Frenkie de Jong alternatives
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, with 25 appearances, 1 goal, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to de Jong, Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, valued at €2m with a fit score of 86/100, and James Ward-Prowse from Burnley, valued at €4m with a fit score of 84/100, are notable options.
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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↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 28 | €800k | 86 | 83 |
| 7 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Valencia | 23 | €21m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 92 | 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 (Kayserispor) 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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