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Koen Kostons alternatives

STPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoen Kostons's profile ↗

Koen Kostons is a striker for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Kostons, players like Luuk de Jong from FC Porto (fit 83/100, value €0m) and Patrick Bamford from Sheffield United (fit 82/100, value €1m) present viable options.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Koen Kostons

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Luuk de Jongsimilar↗FC Porto36€500k8783
2Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗Sheffield United33€1.0m9082
3Edin Džekosimilar↗FC Schalke 0440€900k8682
4Benito Ramansimilar↗KV Mechelen32€800k8481
5Olivier Giroudsimilar↗Lille40€900k8381
6Bryan Linssensimilar↗NEC Nijmegen36€300k8780
7Josh Windasssimilar↗Wrexham32€1.1m9280
8Roberto Lópezsimilar↗Leganés26€800k8979
9Ricky van Wolfswinkelsimilar↗FC Twente37€200k8779
10Braian Romerosimilar↗Vélez Sarsfield35€300k8679
11Sem van Duijnsimilar↗FC Utrecht22€700k8278
12Bård Finnesimilar↗SK Brann31€700k8278

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

Why these players match Koen Kostons

1. Luuk de JongFC Porto83/100

≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90

2. Patrick BamfordSheffield United82/100

≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

3. Edin DžekoFC Schalke 0482/100

≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Koen Kostons?

Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Koen Kostons.

Who is the best-value alternative to Koen Kostons?

Luuk de Jong offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €500k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Koen Kostons?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Koen Kostons'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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