Cheaper alternatives to Caspar Jander
CM/CDM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCaspar Jander's profile ↗
Caspar Jander is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga, with 38 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Jander include Marvin Mehlem from Darmstadt 98 and Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón, both with a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €1m, making them cheaper alternatives to Jander. Additionally, Daniel Requena and Noah Naujoks also present budget options for a similar role.
12 cheaper alternatives to Caspar Jander
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 79 | 82 |
| 5 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 84 | 82 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 85 | 82 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 10 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 81 |
| 12 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Caspar Jander
≈ 100% Caspar Jander · strong: Non-penalty goals, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Caspar Jander · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Caspar Jander · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Caspar Jander?
Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 84/100 match to Caspar Jander.
Who is the best-value alternative to Caspar Jander?
Marvin Mehlem offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Caspar Jander?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Caspar Jander'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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