Douglas Luiz alternatives
CM/CDMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDouglas Luiz's profile ↗
Douglas Luiz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Juventus in Serie A, with 21 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for a cheaper alternative to Luiz, Matúš Bero from VfL Bochum offers a fit score of 85/100 at a market value of €1m, while Kevin Stöger of Borussia M'gladbach and Pascal Groß from Brighton also provide solid options, both valued at €2m and fitting well into similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Douglas Luiz
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Douglas Luiz?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Douglas Luiz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Douglas Luiz?
Matúš Bero offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Douglas Luiz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Douglas Luiz's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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