Cheaper alternatives to Josh Laurent
CM/CDMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Laurent's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Josh Laurent are Kevin Sessa, Gonzalo Escalante, Marvin Mehlem. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 75/100 as a match at about €800k, below Josh Laurent's ~€1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
10 cheaper alternatives to Josh Laurent
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 70 | 75 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 84 | 75 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 75 | 75 |
| 4 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €500k | 86 | 74 |
| 5 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 27 | €800k | 84 | 74 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 76 | 73 |
| 7 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 77 | 72 |
| 8 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 84 | 72 |
| 9 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 66 | 72 |
| 10 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €1.0m | 86 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Laurent
≈ 100% Josh Laurent · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Josh Laurent · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Josh Laurent · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Josh Laurent?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 75/100 match to Josh Laurent.
Who is the best-value alternative to Josh Laurent?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 75/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Josh Laurent?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Josh Laurent's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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