Cheaper alternatives to Hjalmar Ekdal
CBBurnley · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHjalmar Ekdal's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Hjalmar Ekdal are John Brooks, Jubal, Dan Zagadou. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 79/100 as a match at about €200k, below Hjalmar Ekdal's ~€4.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Hjalmar Ekdal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 80 | 79 |
| 2 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 78 | 79 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 81 | 78 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 5 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 82 | 78 |
| 7 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 78 | 77 |
| 8 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €3.1m | 82 | 77 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €900k | 81 | 77 |
| 10 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €2.8m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 81 | 76 |
| 12 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 72 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Hjalmar Ekdal
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Hjalmar Ekdal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Hjalmar Ekdal?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 79/100 match to Hjalmar Ekdal.
Who is the best-value alternative to Hjalmar Ekdal?
John Brooks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Hjalmar Ekdal?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Hjalmar Ekdal's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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