Cheaper alternatives to Ben Whiteman
CDM/CMPreston North End · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBen Whiteman's profile ↗
Ben Whiteman is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 43 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Whiteman include Görkem Sağlam from Hatayspor, who has a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €1m, and Rémi Oudin from Lecce, with a fit score of 82/100 also valued at €1m. These options serve as cheaper alternatives to Whiteman's role at a lower market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ben Whiteman
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 87 | 84 |
| 2 | Rémi Oudinsimilar↗ | Lecce | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Clint Leemanssimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Joris van Overeemsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 32 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Emiliano Marcondessimilar↗ | Norwich City | 31 | €600k | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 80 | 80 |
| 11 | Pelle Clementsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 30 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ben Whiteman
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ben Whiteman · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ben Whiteman?
Bruno Henrique (Internacional) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Ben Whiteman.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ben Whiteman?
Görkem Sağlam offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ben Whiteman?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Ben Whiteman'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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