Cheaper alternatives to Joel Schmied
CB1. FC Köln · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Schmied's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Joel Schmied are Javier Hernández, Isaak Touré, Alessandro Vogliacco. Javier Hernández (Cádiz) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Joel Schmied's ~€3.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Joel Schmied
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 81 | 82 |
| 2 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 81 | 81 |
| 3 | Alessandro Vogliaccosimilar↗ | Parma | 26 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Gian Marco Ferrarisimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 31 | €500k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 81 | 79 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €900k | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 79 | 78 |
| 8 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 26 | €2.7m | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €1.8m | 82 | 78 |
| 10 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €800k | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 80 | 78 |
| 12 | Samir Cherguisimilar↗ | Paris FC | 26 | €2.8m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Schmied
≈ 100% Joel Schmied · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joel Schmied · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Joel Schmied · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joel Schmied?
Gian Marco Ferrari (Sassuolo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 79/100 match to Joel Schmied.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joel Schmied?
Javier Hernández offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joel Schmied?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Joel Schmied's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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