Cheaper alternatives to Will Lankshear
STOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWill Lankshear's profile ↗
Will Lankshear is a striker for Oxford United in the Championship, with a market value of €7m and 44 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Lankshear, Max Dean from KAA Gent offers a fit score of 82/100 at a value of €2m, while Nikola Štulić from RC Sporting Charleroi provides a fit of 80/100 for €3m. Additionally, both Bryan Linssen and Milan Zonneveld are available at no market value, each with a fit score of 80/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Will Lankshear
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Deansimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €2.4m | 86 | 82 |
| 2 | Nikola Štulićsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €3.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 3 | Bryan Linssensimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 36 | €300k | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Milan Zonneveldsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 23 | €400k | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 83 | 80 |
| 7 | Alerrandrosimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €3.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Ivan Barberosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 28 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Stiven Shpendisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €4.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Cristhian Stuanisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 40 | €700k | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Luuk de Jongsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 36 | €500k | 79 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Will Lankshear
≈ 100% Will Lankshear · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Will Lankshear · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Will Lankshear · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Will Lankshear?
Bryan Linssen (NEC Nijmegen) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Will Lankshear.
Who is the best-value alternative to Will Lankshear?
Max Dean offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Will Lankshear?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (striker) by how closely they match Will Lankshear'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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