Cheaper alternatives to Douglas Luiz
CM/CDMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDouglas Luiz's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Douglas Luiz are Joan Jordán, Kevin Stöger, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 84/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Douglas Luiz's ~€19m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Douglas Luiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €6.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 81 | 82 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €17m | 80 | 81 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 28 | €7.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Douglas Luiz
≈ 100% Douglas Luiz · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /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, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Douglas Luiz?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 84/100 match to Douglas Luiz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Douglas Luiz?
Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.0m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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