Cheaper alternatives to Thomas Lemar
CM/CAM/LMGirona FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Lemar's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Thomas Lemar are Arne Maier, Jonas Hofmann, Suso. Arne Maier (FC Augsburg) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Thomas Lemar's ~€1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
9 cheaper alternatives to Thomas Lemar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Susosimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 5 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 33 | €1.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Luca Waldschmidtsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.8m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Lemar
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Thomas Lemar · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thomas Lemar?
Suso (Sevilla) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 81/100 match to Thomas Lemar.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thomas Lemar?
Arne Maier offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thomas Lemar?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Thomas Lemar's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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