Cheaper alternatives to Arthur Theate
CB/LBEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArthur Theate's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Arthur Theate are Adrián de la Fuente, Cristiano Biraghi, Joakim Mæhle. Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) rates 84/100 as a match at about €4.1m, below Arthur Theate's ~€17m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Arthur Theate
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 2 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 31 | €900k | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 84 | 83 |
| 4 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 82 | 82 |
| 6 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 25 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 83 | 81 |
| 9 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 23 | €15m | 85 | 81 |
| 10 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 81 | 81 |
| 12 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arthur Theate
≈ 100% Arthur Theate · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Arthur Theate · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Arthur Theate · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Arthur Theate?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 82/100 match to Arthur Theate.
Who is the best-value alternative to Arthur Theate?
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 Arthur Theate?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Arthur Theate's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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