Cheaper alternatives to João Gomes
CM/CDMWolverhampton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoão Gomes's profile ↗
João Gomes is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Wolverhampton in the Premier League. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gomes, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 83/100, or Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m, also with a fit score of 83/100. Other budget alternatives include Edu Expósito and Pablo Ibáñez, both valued at €4m with fit scores of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 86 | 83 |
| 3 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 81 |
| 7 | Kodai Sanosimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 81 | 81 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match João Gomes
≈ 100% João Gomes · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /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 81/100 match to João Gomes.
Who is the best-value alternative to João Gomes?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.9m.
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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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