Cheaper alternatives to Stefan Johansen
CM/CDMSarpsborg 08 · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Johansen's profile ↗
Stefan Johansen is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sarpsborg 08 in the Norwegian Eliteserien, having made 28 appearances in 2024, scoring 6 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Johansen, consider Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 87/100 and a market value of €1m, or Will Smallbone from Southampton, valued at €3m with a fit score of 86/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Stefan Johansen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Will Smallbonesimilar↗ | Southampton | 26 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 5 | Max Birdsimilar↗ | Bristol City | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 83 | 84 |
| 9 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Orkun Kökçüsimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €24m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Johansen
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Stefan Johansen · strong: Key passes, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Stefan Johansen?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 86/100 match to Stefan Johansen.
Who is the best-value alternative to Stefan Johansen?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Stefan Johansen?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Stefan Johansen'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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