Luka Modrić alternatives
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuka Modrić's profile ↗
Luka Modrić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AC Milan in Serie A, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Modrić, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion, fit 87/100, value €2m) and Kevin Stöger (Borussia M'gladbach, fit 86/100, value €2m) offer similar roles at a significantly lower market value. Other notable options include Samu (Vitória SC, fit 85/100, value €2m) and İlkay Gündoğan (Galatasaray, fit 84/100, value €2m).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 83 | 84 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luka Modrić
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Luka Modrić · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luka Modrić?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 84/100 match to Luka Modrić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luka Modrić?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.3m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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