Artem Stepanov alternatives
STFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArtem Stepanov's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Artem Stepanov are Thom van Bergen, Stefano Marino, Max Dean. Thom van Bergen (FC Groningen) rates 86/100 as a match at about €3.1m, below Artem Stepanov's ~€4.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thom van Bergensimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €3.1m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Stefano Marinosimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Myron Boadusimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €3.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 36 | €500k | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Artem Stepanov
≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Artem Stepanov · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Artem Stepanov?
Benito Raman (KV Mechelen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Artem Stepanov.
Who is the best-value alternative to Artem Stepanov?
Thom van Bergen offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €3.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Artem Stepanov?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Artem Stepanov'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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