Cheaper alternatives to Ander Herrera
CM/CDMAthletic Club · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAnder Herrera's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ander Herrera are Pascal Groß, Adam Wharton, Pepelu. Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) rates 81/100 as a match at about €2.3m, below Ander Herrera's ~€370k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ander Herrera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 2 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 85 | 80 |
| 4 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €21m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 80 | 79 |
| 9 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ander Herrera
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ander Herrera · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ander Herrera?
Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 80/100 match to Ander Herrera.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ander Herrera?
Pascal Groß offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €2.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ander Herrera?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ander Herrera's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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