Cheaper alternatives to Jonathan de Guzmán
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan de Guzmán's profile ↗
Jonathan de Guzmán is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie, with 31 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to de Guzmán, options include Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor (fit 86/100, value €1m) and Ryan Merlen of Sint-Truidense VV (fit 85/100, value €1m), both offering similar roles at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jonathan de Guzmán
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 84 | 83 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan de Guzmán
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jonathan de Guzmán · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Jonathan de Guzmán.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jonathan de Guzmán?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jonathan de Guzmán'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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