Cheaper alternatives to Stuart Armstrong
CMSheffield Wednesday · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitStuart Armstrong's profile ↗
Stuart Armstrong is a central midfielder for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with 42 appearances, 5 goals, and 7 assists in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Armstrong, Mohamed Ihattaren from Fortuna Sittard stands out with a fit score of 91/100 and a market value of €3m. Other budget alternatives include İlkay Gündoğan and Romano Schmid, both offering solid performances at lower price points.
12 cheaper alternatives to Stuart Armstrong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 95 | 91 |
| 2 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 96 | 89 |
| 3 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 94 | 89 |
| 4 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 94 | 89 |
| 5 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 91 | 88 |
| 6 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 97 | 88 |
| 9 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €23m | 94 | 88 |
| 10 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stuart Armstrong
≈ 100% Stuart Armstrong · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Stuart Armstrong · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Stuart Armstrong · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Stuart Armstrong?
Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 88/100 match to Stuart Armstrong.
Who is the best-value alternative to Stuart Armstrong?
Mohamed Ihattaren offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 91/100 at about €3.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Stuart Armstrong?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Stuart Armstrong'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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