Cheaper alternatives to Vitaly Janelt
CM/CDMBrentford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVitaly Janelt's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Vitaly Janelt are Joan Jordán, Pepelu, James Ward-Prowse. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Vitaly Janelt's ~€17m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Vitaly Janelt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 7 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 29 | €10m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Vincent Sierrosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €3.2m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 77 | 79 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €6.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Vitaly Janelt
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Vitaly Janelt · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Vitaly Janelt?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 85/100 match to Vitaly Janelt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Vitaly Janelt?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Vitaly Janelt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Vitaly Janelt's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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