Cheaper alternatives to Branco Van den Boomen
CM/CDMAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBranco Van den Boomen's profile ↗
Branco Van den Boomen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, with 15 appearances and 1 assist this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Van den Boomen, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) and Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) both offer similar roles, with fit scores of 86/100 and values of €2m and €1m, respectively. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is also a budget alternative, valued at €0m and a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Branco Van den Boomen
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Branco Van den Boomen · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Branco Van den Boomen?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 85/100 match to Branco Van den Boomen.
Who is the best-value alternative to Branco Van den Boomen?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Branco Van den Boomen?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Branco Van den Boomen's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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