Cheaper alternatives to Toni Kroos
CM/CDMReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitToni Kroos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Toni Kroos are Pascal Groß, Kevin Stöger, Joan Jordán. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) rates 87/100 as a match at about €2.3m, below Toni Kroos's ~€3.7m*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Toni Kroos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 5 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 33 | €2.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Jordan Veretoutsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Toni Kroos
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Toni Kroos · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Toni Kroos?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 85/100 match to Toni Kroos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Toni Kroos?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Toni Kroos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Toni Kroos's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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