Cheaper alternatives to James Ward-Prowse
CM/CDM/CAMBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Ward-Prowse's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to James Ward-Prowse are Christian Eriksen, Joan Jordán, Pascal Groß. Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) rates 82/100 as a match at about €2.4m, below James Ward-Prowse's ~€4.5m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to James Ward-Prowse
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 4 | Jari Vandeputtesimilar↗ | Cremonese | 30 | €3.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 32 | €4.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 81 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 80 | 78 |
| 8 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 78 | 77 |
| 9 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 78 | 77 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 76 | 77 |
| 12 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Ward-Prowse
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Ward-Prowse · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to James Ward-Prowse?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 82/100 match to James Ward-Prowse.
Who is the best-value alternative to James Ward-Prowse?
Christian Eriksen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to James Ward-Prowse?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match James Ward-Prowse's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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