Cheaper alternatives to İlkay Gündoğan
CM/CDM/CAMGalatasaray · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitİlkay Gündoğan's profile ↗
İlkay Gündoğan is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig, with 24 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gündoğan, players like Florian Sotoca from RC Lens, Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, and Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar all demonstrate similar roles, each valued at €1m and boasting a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 3 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 81 | 83 |
| 4 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 83 | 81 |
| 10 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match İlkay Gündoğan
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to İlkay Gündoğan?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 83/100 match to İlkay Gündoğan.
Who is the best-value alternative to İlkay Gündoğan?
Florian Sotoca offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to İlkay Gündoğan?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match İlkay Gündoğan'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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