Cheaper alternatives to Lewis Cook
CM/CDMBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Cook's profile ↗
Lewis Cook is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bournemouth in the Premier League, with 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Cook, consider Pepelu from Valencia, who has a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €7m, or Samu from Vizela, valued at €2m with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 2 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 79 | 78 |
| 3 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 81 | 78 |
| 4 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Doğucan Haspolatsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 26 | €5.2m | 80 | 77 |
| 6 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 77 | 77 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 78 | 77 |
| 8 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 78 | 77 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 78 | 77 |
| 10 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 76 | 77 |
| 11 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 83 | 76 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 76 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Cook
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lewis Cook?
Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 78/100 match to Lewis Cook.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lewis Cook?
Pepelu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lewis Cook?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lewis Cook'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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