Cheaper alternatives to Lincoln
CM/CAMHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLincoln's profile ↗
Lincoln is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Hull City in the Championship, with a market value of €4m. Players similar to Lincoln, such as Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar and Florian Sotoca from RC Lens, both valued at €1m, offer a budget alternative with fit scores of 86/100. Other options include Samu from Vizela and Pascal Groß from Brighton, valued at €2m, also fitting well into a similar role.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lincoln
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 86 | 86 |
| 2 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 8 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Todd Cantwellsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €2.7m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lincoln
≈ 100% Lincoln · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Lincoln · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Lincoln · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lincoln?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 86/100 match to Lincoln.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lincoln?
Patrick Brouwer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lincoln?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lincoln'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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