Cheaper alternatives to Marcel Halstenberg
CB/LBHannover 96 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarcel Halstenberg's profile ↗
Marcel Halstenberg is a centre-back/left-back for Hannover 96 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 28 appearances, 3 goals, and 2 assists in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Halstenberg, Tim Handwerker from Arminia Bielefeld and Alexander Rossipal from SG Dynamo Dresden both offer a similar role with a fit score of 87/100, both valued at €1m. Additionally, Jeff Hardeveld from SC Telstar presents a budget option with a fit score of 86/100 and a value of €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Marcel Halstenberg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 2 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 32 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 10 | Adrian Nilsen Pereirasimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 27 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 83 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marcel Halstenberg
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Marcel Halstenberg · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Marcel Halstenberg?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 86/100 match to Marcel Halstenberg.
Who is the best-value alternative to Marcel Halstenberg?
Tim Handwerker offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Marcel Halstenberg?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Marcel Halstenberg'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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