Cheaper alternatives to Frenkie de Jong
CM/CDMFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitFrenkie de Jong's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Frenkie de Jong are Pascal Groß, Joan Jordán, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) rates 85/100 as a match at about €2.3m, below Frenkie de Jong's ~€32m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Frenkie de Jong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 85 | 84 |
| 6 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 20 | €21m | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Benjamin Bourigeaudsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €4.1m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 33 | €1.9m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 25 | €19m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 28 | €16m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Frenkie de Jong
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Frenkie de Jong · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Frenkie de Jong?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 85/100 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 85/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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