Cheaper alternatives to Ryan Ledson
CM/CDMPreston North End · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Ledson's profile ↗
Ryan Ledson is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Preston North End in the Championship, with 26 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Ledson, consider Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m, along with Thijs Oosting and Arno Verschueren, both valued at €1m with fit scores of 82/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ryan Ledson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 2 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 83 | 82 |
| 3 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 4 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 82 |
| 6 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Justin Lonwijksimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €800k | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 81 | 80 |
| 11 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Ledson
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ryan Ledson · 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 Ryan Ledson?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 81/100 match to Ryan Ledson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ryan Ledson?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ryan Ledson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ryan Ledson'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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