Cheaper alternatives to Freddie Potts
CM/CDMWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFreddie Potts's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Freddie Potts are Pepelu, Emirhan İlkhan, Joan Jordán. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 80/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Freddie Potts's ~€10m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Freddie Potts
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 84 | 80 |
| 2 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 75 | 77 |
| 4 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 84 | 77 |
| 5 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 82 | 76 |
| 6 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 30 | €400k | 85 | 76 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 83 | 75 |
| 9 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 79 | 75 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 31 | €1.1m | 85 | 75 |
| 11 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 82 | 75 |
| 12 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 26 | €900k | 89 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Freddie Potts
≈ 100% Freddie Potts · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Freddie Potts · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Freddie Potts · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Freddie Potts?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 76/100 match to Freddie Potts.
Who is the best-value alternative to Freddie Potts?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Freddie Potts?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Freddie Potts's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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