Cheaper alternatives to Ilya Zabarnyi
CBParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlya Zabarnyi's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ilya Zabarnyi are Lewis Dunk, David López, Eric Dier. Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) rates 78/100 as a match at about €3.6m, below Ilya Zabarnyi's ~€37m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ilya Zabarnyi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 81 | 78 |
| 2 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 88 | 76 |
| 3 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 84 | 76 |
| 4 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 80 | 76 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 80 | 76 |
| 6 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 72 | 75 |
| 7 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 70 | 75 |
| 8 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 80 | 75 |
| 9 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 72 | 75 |
| 10 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 79 | 75 |
| 11 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 73 | 75 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 75 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilya Zabarnyi
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ilya Zabarnyi?
David López (Girona FC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 76/100 match to Ilya Zabarnyi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ilya Zabarnyi?
Lewis Dunk offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €3.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ilya Zabarnyi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Ilya Zabarnyi's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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