Cheaper alternatives to Manuel Akanji
CB/RBInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitManuel Akanji's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Manuel Akanji are Adrián de la Fuente, Lewis Dunk, Mats Hummels. Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) rates 84/100 as a match at about €4.1m, below Manuel Akanji's ~€16m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Manuel Akanji
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 2 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €900k | 83 | 82 |
| 7 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 27 | €13m | 82 | 81 |
| 8 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €2.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 31 | €6.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 82 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Manuel Akanji
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Manuel Akanji · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Manuel Akanji?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 82/100 match to Manuel Akanji.
Who is the best-value alternative to Manuel Akanji?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Manuel Akanji?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Manuel Akanji's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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