James Garner alternatives
CM/CDMEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Garner's profile ↗
James Garner is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Everton in the Premier League. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Garner, consider Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, Samu from Vitória SC, or Edu Expósito from Espanyol, all with a fit score of 84/100 and significantly lower market values, at €2m and €4m respectively. These players offer similar roles at a more budget-friendly price.
Building your XI? Put James Garner in a lineup and get the whole team rated on real data.Build a lineup →12 cheaper alternatives to James Garner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Tom Bischofsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 21 | €39m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Garner
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Garner · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to James Garner?
Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.3m with a 84/100 match to James Garner.
Who is the best-value alternative to James Garner?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to James Garner?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match James Garner's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →