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Cheaper alternatives to Paxten Aaronson

CM/CAM/CDMFC Utrecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPaxten Aaronson's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Paxten Aaronson are Noah Naujoks, Filip Krastev, Magnus Mattsson. Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) rates 84/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Paxten Aaronson's ~€5.6m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Paxten Aaronson

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Noah Naujokssimilar↗Excelsior24€1.4m8684
2Filip Krastevsimilar↗PEC Zwolle25€2.9m9384
3Magnus Mattssonsimilar↗NEC Nijmegen27€3.9m8983
4Patrick Brouwersimilar↗SC Telstar25€700k8183
5Noe Lebretonsimilar↗NEC Nijmegen22€4.1m8683
6Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗Excelsior22€1.7m8982
7Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗NEC Nijmegen25€600k8682
8Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗Darmstadt 9829€800k8981
9Emre Akbabasimilar↗Adana Demirspor34€400k9080
10Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗Çaykur Rizespor29€2.1m9180
11Arno Verschuerensimilar↗Sparta Rotterdam29€700k8780
12Davy van den Bergsimilar↗PEC Zwolle26€1.3m9080

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Paxten Aaronson

1. Noah NaujoksExcelsior84/100

≈ 100% Paxten Aaronson · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90

2. Filip KrastevPEC Zwolle84/100

≈ 100% Paxten Aaronson · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Magnus MattssonNEC Nijmegen83/100

≈ 100% Paxten Aaronson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Paxten Aaronson?

Rober González (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 82/100 match to Paxten Aaronson.

Who is the best-value alternative to Paxten Aaronson?

Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.4m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Paxten Aaronson?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Paxten Aaronson's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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