Cheaper alternatives to Thibault De Smet
LBParis FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThibault De Smet's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Thibault De Smet are Isaak Touré, Yuri Berchiche, Maximilian Wittek. Isaak Touré (Lorient) rates 77/100 as a match at about €1.3m, below Thibault De Smet's ~€1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thibault De Smet
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 2 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 35 | €900k | 81 | 76 |
| 3 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 73 | 76 |
| 4 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €1.2m | 80 | 75 |
| 5 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 73 | 74 |
| 6 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 29 | €700k | 72 | 74 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €1.1m | 87 | 73 |
| 8 | Théo Sainte-Lucesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 26 | €1.0m | 76 | 73 |
| 9 | Issiaga Syllasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 29 | €1.4m | 80 | 73 |
| 10 | Jonas Föhrenbachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 73 |
| 11 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 77 | 72 |
| 12 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 31 | €300k | 75 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thibault De Smet
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thibault De Smet · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thibault De Smet?
Leart Paqarada (1. FC Köln) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 74/100 match to Thibault De Smet.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thibault De Smet?
Isaak Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €1.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thibault De Smet?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Thibault De Smet's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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