Cheaper alternatives to Ivan Rakitić
CM/CDMSevilla · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Rakitić's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ivan Rakitić are Kevin Stöger, Pascal Groß, İlkay Gündoğan. Kevin Stöger (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 87/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below Ivan Rakitić's ~€2.9m*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ivan Rakitić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Teddy Teumasimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 33 | €1.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Florent Molletsimilar↗ | Nantes | 35 | €300k | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 79 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Rakitić
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ivan Rakitić · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ivan Rakitić?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 81/100 match to Ivan Rakitić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ivan Rakitić?
Kevin Stöger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ivan Rakitić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ivan Rakitić's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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