Cheaper alternatives to Julian Niehues
CM/CDM1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulian Niehues's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Julian Niehues are Giulio Maggiore, Matías Vecino, Joan Jordán. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) rates 76/100 as a match at about €500k, below Julian Niehues's ~€1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
11 cheaper alternatives to Julian Niehues
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 81 | 76 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 75 | 76 |
| 4 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 81 | 75 |
| 5 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 72 | 74 |
| 6 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 77 | 73 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 84 | 73 |
| 8 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €1.4m | 74 | 73 |
| 9 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 84 | 73 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 80 | 73 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 73 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julian Niehues
≈ 100% Julian Niehues · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Julian Niehues · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Julian Niehues · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Julian Niehues?
Gonzalo Escalante (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 73/100 match to Julian Niehues.
Who is the best-value alternative to Julian Niehues?
Giulio Maggiore offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 76/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Julian Niehues?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Julian Niehues's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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