Cheaper alternatives to Zak Sturge
LB/CBMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZak Sturge's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Zak Sturge are Anton Ekeroth, Jonas Lange Hjorth, Tom Strannegård. Anton Ekeroth (HamKam) rates 89/100 as a match at about €600k, below Zak Sturge's ~€3.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Zak Sturge
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anton Ekerothsimilar↗ | HamKam | 25 | €600k | 87 | 89 |
| 2 | Jonas Lange Hjorthsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 25 | €400k | 87 | 87 |
| 3 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 88 | 87 |
| 4 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 87 |
| 5 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 6 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 86 |
| 7 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Eliano Reijnderssimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €500k | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Ryoya Ogawasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 30 | €800k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zak Sturge
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Zak Sturge?
Jonas Lange Hjorth (KFUM Oslo) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 87/100 match to Zak Sturge.
Who is the best-value alternative to Zak Sturge?
Anton Ekeroth offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Zak Sturge?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Zak Sturge'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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