Cheaper alternatives to Charles Vanhoutte
CDM/CMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCharles Vanhoutte's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Charles Vanhoutte are Joan Jordán, Amir Richardson, Jan Schöppner. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 76/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Charles Vanhoutte's ~€6.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Charles Vanhoutte
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 73 | 76 |
| 2 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 21 | €3.9m | 85 | 75 |
| 3 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €3.2m | 82 | 75 |
| 4 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €5.5m | 86 | 75 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 70 | 75 |
| 6 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 80 | 74 |
| 7 | Emirhan İlkhansimilar↗ | Torino | 21 | €6.3m | 77 | 74 |
| 8 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 84 | 74 |
| 9 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 74 | 74 |
| 10 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 84 | 74 |
| 11 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 27 | €4.9m | 77 | 74 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 68 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Charles Vanhoutte
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Charles Vanhoutte · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Charles Vanhoutte?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 76/100 match to Charles Vanhoutte.
Who is the best-value alternative to Charles Vanhoutte?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Charles Vanhoutte?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Charles Vanhoutte's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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