Cheaper alternatives to John Lundstram
CM/CDMHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Lundstram's profile ↗
John Lundstram is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Hull City in the Championship, with 32 appearances and 1 goal during the 2025/26 season. For those searching for a cheaper alternative to Lundstram, players like Muammer Sarıkaya from Çaykur Rizespor (fit 81/100), Didí Gaucho from Caen (fit 80/100), and Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot (fit 80/100) offer similar roles at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to John Lundstram
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 86 | 81 |
| 2 | Didí Gauchosimilar↗ | Caen | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Sverre Hakami Sandalsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 23 | €800k | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Lundstram
≈ 100% John Lundstram · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% John Lundstram · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% John Lundstram · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to John Lundstram?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 80/100 match to John Lundstram.
Who is the best-value alternative to John Lundstram?
Muammer Sarıkaya offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to John Lundstram?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match John Lundstram'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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