Cheaper alternatives to João Gomes
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Gomes's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to João Gomes are Eric Ebimbe, Jens Castrop, Pablo Ibáñez. Eric Ebimbe (Eintracht Frankfurt) rates 80/100 as a match at about €6.5m, below João Gomes's ~€36m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to João Gomes
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €6.5m | 79 | 80 |
| 2 | Jens Castropsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €9.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 4 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Maxence Caqueretsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €13m | 84 | 78 |
| 6 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 93 | 77 |
| 7 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 73 | 77 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €27m | 81 | 77 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 77 | 77 |
| 10 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €22m | 83 | 76 |
| 11 | Exequiel Palaciossimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €26m | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Ryan Christiesimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €8.6m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Gomes
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to João Gomes?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 77/100 match to João Gomes.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Gomes?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to João Gomes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match João Gomes's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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