Cheaper alternatives to Curtis Jones
CM/CDMLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCurtis Jones's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Curtis Jones are Romano Schmid, İlkay Gündoğan, Kevin Stöger. Romano Schmid (SV Werder Bremen) rates 85/100 as a match at about €17m, below Curtis Jones's ~€33m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Curtis Jones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 25 | €17m | 87 | 85 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €25m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 83 | 83 |
| 8 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 9 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Curtis Jones
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Curtis Jones · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Curtis Jones?
İlkay Gündoğan (FC Barcelona) 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?
Romano Schmid offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €17m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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