Cheaper alternatives to Niklas Kolbe
LB/CBHertha BSC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Kolbe's profile ↗
Niklas Kolbe is a left-back/centre-back for Hertha BSC in the 2. Bundesliga, with 20 appearances and 976 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Kolbe, Josue Escartin from Red Star FC offers a fit score of 81/100 and a market value of €0m, while Alessandro Pio Riccio from Sampdoria has a fit score of 80/100, also valued at €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Niklas Kolbe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Robin Frejsimilar↗ | GAIS | 28 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Peter Ouanehsimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 28 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Danilo Quarantasimilar↗ | Ascoli | 29 | €200k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Isak Helstad Amundsensimilar↗ | Molde FK | 27 | €600k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Lluís Lópezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Kolbe
≈ 100% Niklas Kolbe · medium reliability
≈ 100% Niklas Kolbe · medium reliability
≈ 100% Niklas Kolbe · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Niklas Kolbe?
Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Niklas Kolbe.
Who is the best-value alternative to Niklas Kolbe?
Josue Escartin offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €300k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Niklas Kolbe?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Niklas Kolbe'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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