Cheaper alternatives to Luka Modrić
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuka Modrić's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Luka Modrić are Kevin Stöger, Pascal Groß, Joan Jordán. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 86/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Luka Modrić's ~€3.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Luka Modrić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 31 | €3.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 34 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Dani Parejosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 34 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Modrić
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · 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 Luka Modrić?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 85/100 match to Luka Modrić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luka Modrić?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luka Modrić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Luka Modrić's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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