Cheaper alternatives to Sean Longstaff
CMLeeds United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSean Longstaff's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Sean Longstaff are James Ward-Prowse, Rémi Oudin, Joan Jordán. James Ward-Prowse (West Ham United) rates 84/100 as a match at about €4.5m, below Sean Longstaff's ~€14m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Sean Longstaff
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 27 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 84 | 82 |
| 4 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 34 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €9.8m | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €4.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 80 | 81 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Fredrik Jensensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €1.9m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 78 | 80 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €13m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sean Longstaff
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sean Longstaff · 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 Sean Longstaff?
Rémi Oudin (Lecce) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 82/100 match to Sean Longstaff.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sean Longstaff?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sean Longstaff?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Sean Longstaff's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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