Cheaper alternatives to Lewis Baker
CM/CDM/CAMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLewis Baker's profile ↗
Lewis Baker is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 17 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Baker, consider Youssef Maziz from Oud-Heverlee Leuven, or John Swift of West Bromwich Albion, both valued at €1m and boasting a fit score of 84/100. Other budget options include Patrick Brouwer and Mohamed Nassoh, each valued at €1m with fit scores of 83/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Lewis Baker
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 82 | 83 |
| 4 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Odysseus Velanassimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 28 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
| 6 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Tjaronn Cherysimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 38 | €400k | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Rober Gonzálezsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 25 | €600k | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 82 | 80 |
| 10 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 80 | 80 |
| 12 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lewis Baker
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Lewis Baker · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Lewis Baker?
Tjaronn Chery (Royal Antwerp FC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 82/100 match to Lewis Baker.
Who is the best-value alternative to Lewis Baker?
Youssef Maziz offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lewis Baker?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Lewis Baker'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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