Cheaper alternatives to Matt Crooks
CAM/CM/CDMHull City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Crooks's profile ↗
Matt Crooks is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Hull City in the Championship, with 34 appearances, 4 goals, and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Crooks, consider Patrick Brouwer from SC Telstar, who has a fit score of 83/100 and a market value of €1m, or Manolo Portanova from Reggiana, valued at €0m with a fit score of 82/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Matt Crooks
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 81 | 83 |
| 2 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 88 | 82 |
| 3 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Christian Pierobonsimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €600k | 87 | 79 |
| 9 | Bruno Henriquesimilar↗ | Internacional | 37 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 81 | 79 |
| 11 | Nathan Rodessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €700k | 94 | 79 |
| 12 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Crooks
≈ 100% Matt Crooks · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Matt Crooks · low reliability
≈ 100% Matt Crooks · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matt Crooks?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 79/100 match to Matt Crooks.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matt Crooks?
Patrick Brouwer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matt Crooks?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Matt Crooks'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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