Cheaper alternatives to İlkay Gündoğan
CM/CDM/CAMManchester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitİlkay Gündoğan's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to İlkay Gündoğan are Jonas Hofmann, Joan Jordán, Florian Sotoca. Jonas Hofmann (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) rates 85/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below İlkay Gündoğan's ~€1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
9 cheaper alternatives to İlkay Gündoğan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Susosimilar↗ | Sevilla | 30 | €600k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 33 | €1.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Jonathan Vierasimilar↗ | Almería | 34 | €200k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match İlkay Gündoğan
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% İlkay Gündoğan · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to İlkay Gündoğan?
Jonathan Viera (Almería) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to İlkay Gündoğan.
Who is the best-value alternative to İlkay Gündoğan?
Jonas Hofmann offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.6m.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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