Cheaper alternatives to Jonathan Varane
CM/CDMSporting Gijón · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJonathan Varane's profile ↗
Jonathan Varane is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sporting Gijón in the Segunda División, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Varane, but available at a lower market value, include Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid and Julian Niehues of 1. FC Kaiserslautern, both with a fit score of 80/100 and values of €1m and €2m respectively. For a budget alternative to Varane, consider Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, who has a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Jonathan Varane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 75 | 80 |
| 6 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 9 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 11 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 12 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jonathan Varane
≈ 100% Jonathan Varane · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jonathan Varane · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jonathan Varane · medium reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jonathan Varane?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 80/100 match to Jonathan Varane.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jonathan Varane?
Stanko Jurić offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jonathan Varane?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Jonathan Varane'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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