Cheaper alternatives to Cole Palmer
CAM/RWChelsea · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCole Palmer's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Cole Palmer are João Félix, Iago Aspas, Lennart Karl. João Félix (FC Barcelona) rates 83/100 as a match at about €27m, below Cole Palmer's ~€92m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Cole Palmer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | João Félixsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 24 | €27m | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Lennart Karlsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 17 | €63m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 23 | €53m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Brennan Johnsonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 22 | €32m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Rodrygosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 22 | €48m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 25 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 23 | €66m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Aleksey Miranchuksimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €7.1m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cole Palmer
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cole Palmer · strong: xG + xA, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Cole Palmer?
Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.5m with a 83/100 match to Cole Palmer.
Who is the best-value alternative to Cole Palmer?
João Félix offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €27m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Cole Palmer?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Cole Palmer's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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