Cheaper alternatives to Thomas Ouwejan
LB/LM/LWFC Schalke 04 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Ouwejan's profile ↗
Thomas Ouwejan is a left-back/left midfielder for FC Schalke 04 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 29 appearances, 2 goals, and 5 assists this season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ouwejan, Tim Handwerker from Arminia Bielefeld offers a strong fit score of 86/100 at a market value of €1m. Additionally, Jeff Hardeveld, valued at €0m, and Anton Ekeroth, also at €1m, present viable budget alternatives in similar roles.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thomas Ouwejan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | David Zalazarsimilar↗ | Gimnasia y Esgrima | 24 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Alejo Cruzsimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 26 | €600k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Dennis Olssonsimilar↗ | Östers IF | 27 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 11 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Ayoub Amraouisimilar↗ | FC Martigues | 22 | €600k | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Ouwejan
≈ 100% Thomas Ouwejan · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Thomas Ouwejan · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Thomas Ouwejan · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thomas Ouwejan?
David Zalazar (Gimnasia y Esgrima) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Thomas Ouwejan.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thomas Ouwejan?
Tim Handwerker offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thomas Ouwejan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Thomas Ouwejan'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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