Cheaper alternatives to Sven Kums
CM/CDMKAA Gent · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitSven Kums's profile ↗
Sven Kums is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, with 24 appearances and 2 goals in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Kums, Gianluca Busio (Venezia, fit 88/100, €7m), Carel Eiting (Sparta Rotterdam, fit 87/100, €1m), and Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés, fit 86/100, €1m) are notable options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Sven Kums
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Filippo Ranocchiasimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €3.9m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Ruben Jenssensimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 38 | €100k | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sven Kums
≈ 100% Sven Kums · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sven Kums · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sven Kums · 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 Sven Kums?
Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Sven Kums.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sven Kums?
Gianluca Busio offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €7.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sven Kums?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Sven Kums'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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