Cheaper alternatives to Curtis Jones
CM/CDMLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCurtis Jones's profile ↗
Curtis Jones is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Liverpool FC in the Premier League, with 34 appearances and a market value of €33m in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Jones, players like Edu Expósito from Espanyol, valued at €4m with a fit score of 86/100, and Romano Schmid from SV Werder Bremen, valued at €16m with the same fit score, present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Curtis Jones
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Curtis Jones?
Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 85/100 match to Curtis Jones.
Who is the best-value alternative to Curtis Jones?
Edu Expósito offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Curtis Jones?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Curtis Jones's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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