Cheaper alternatives to Ross Barkley
CM/CDM/CAMAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoss Barkley's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ross Barkley are Kevin Sessa, Oladapo Afolayan, Teji Savanier. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 85/100 as a match at about €800k, below Ross Barkley's ~€3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ross Barkley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 23 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 32 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 86 | 80 |
| 5 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 30 | €1.9m | 80 | 80 |
| 6 | Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗ | Salernitana | 25 | €1.4m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Bobby De Cordova-Reidsimilar↗ | Fulham | 30 | €600k | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €1.3m | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Yusuf Yazıcısimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €3.4m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 82 | 79 |
| 11 | Alassane Pléasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €2.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €1.4m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ross Barkley
≈ 100% Ross Barkley · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ross Barkley · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ross Barkley · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ross Barkley?
Bobby De Cordova-Reid (Fulham) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 79/100 match to Ross Barkley.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ross Barkley?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ross Barkley?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ross Barkley's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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