Cheaper alternatives to Frenkie de Jong
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrenkie de Jong's profile ↗
Frenkie de Jong is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Barcelona in La Liga. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to De Jong, Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) offers a strong fit score of 86/100 at a market value of €2m, while James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) provides a solid option with a fit score of 84/100 at €4m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €13m | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Frenkie de Jong
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Frenkie de Jong?
Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 83/100 match to Frenkie de Jong.
Who is the best-value alternative to Frenkie de Jong?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Frenkie de Jong?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Frenkie de Jong'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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