Cheaper alternatives to Douglas Luiz
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDouglas Luiz's profile ↗
Douglas Luiz is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Aston Villa in the Premier League, with a market value of €19m. Players similar to Douglas Luiz include Matúš Bero and Kevin Stöger from VfL Bochum 1848, both valued at €1m and €2m respectively, and Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, also at €2m. These options present budget alternatives to Douglas Luiz, offering similar roles at significantly lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 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↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 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↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 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 (1. FC Heidenheim) 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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