Cheaper alternatives to Lewis Cook
CM/CDMBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Cook's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Lewis Cook are Pepelu, Joan Jordán, Lucas Robertone. Pepelu (Valencia) rates 79/100 as a match at about €7.3m, below Lewis Cook's ~€12m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lewis Cook
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 82 | 79 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 72 | 75 |
| 3 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €1.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 4 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €1.2m | 80 | 74 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 84 | 74 |
| 6 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €7.2m | 85 | 74 |
| 7 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 72 | 73 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 70 | 73 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 74 | 73 |
| 10 | Oliver Norwoodsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 32 | €200k | 90 | 73 |
| 11 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Empoli | 25 | €1.6m | 85 | 73 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 69 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Cook
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Lewis Cook · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /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 74/100 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 79/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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