Cheaper alternatives to Jonathan Howson
CM/CDM/CBMiddlesbrough · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan Howson's profile ↗
Jonathan Howson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 21 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Howson, consider Dirk Wanner Proper from NEC Nijmegen, who has a fit score of 83/100 and a market value of €1m, or Gael Alonso of FC Andorra, also valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jonathan Howson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dirk Wanner Propersimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 78 | 80 |
| 6 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 81 | 80 |
| 12 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 79 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan Howson
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Howson · strong: Clearances, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jonathan Howson?
Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 81/100 match to Jonathan Howson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jonathan Howson?
Dirk Wanner Proper offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jonathan Howson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jonathan Howson'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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