Cheaper alternatives to Jan Paul van Hecke
CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Paul van Hecke's profile ↗
Jan Paul van Hecke is a centre-back for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to van Hecke, consider Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, who boasts a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €5m. Another option is Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, valued at €4m with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 87 |
| 4 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 86 |
| 5 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 9 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Paul van Hecke
≈ 100% Jan Paul van Hecke · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Jan Paul van Hecke · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jan Paul van Hecke · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jan Paul van Hecke?
Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 86/100 match to Jan Paul van Hecke.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jan Paul van Hecke?
Ross Sykes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €4.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jan Paul van Hecke?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Jan Paul van Hecke'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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