Cheaper alternatives to Wouter Burger
CM/CDMTSG Hoffenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWouter Burger's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Wouter Burger are Joan Jordán, James Ward-Prowse, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Wouter Burger's ~€21m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Wouter Burger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 30 | €11m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 8 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 80 | 81 |
| 11 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 80 | 81 |
| 12 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 83 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Wouter Burger
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Wouter Burger · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Wouter Burger?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 85/100 match to Wouter Burger.
Who is the best-value alternative to Wouter Burger?
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 Wouter Burger?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Wouter Burger's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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