Cheaper alternatives to Jens Castrop
CM/CAMBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJens Castrop's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jens Castrop are Kevin Sessa, Eric Ebimbe, Tanguy Coulibaly. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 82/100 as a match at about €800k, below Jens Castrop's ~€9.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jens Castrop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Muhammed-Cham Saračevićsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 23 | €3.7m | 76 | 79 |
| 8 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Mathias Honsaksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €3.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 11 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 30 | €2.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jens Castrop
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jens Castrop · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jens Castrop?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Jens Castrop.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jens Castrop?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jens Castrop?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jens Castrop's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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