Cheaper alternatives to Josh Eccles
CM/CDMCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Eccles's profile ↗
Josh Eccles is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Coventry City in the Championship, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Eccles, Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m and with a fit score of 90, and Victor Jensen from FC Utrecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 87, represent budget options in similar roles.
12 cheaper alternatives to Josh Eccles
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 93 | 90 |
| 2 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 89 | 87 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Jae-sung Leesimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €2.1m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Eccles
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Josh Eccles · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Josh Eccles?
Arno Verschueren (Sparta Rotterdam) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 87/100 match to Josh Eccles.
Who is the best-value alternative to Josh Eccles?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 90/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Josh Eccles?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Josh Eccles'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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