Cheaper alternatives to Tom Gaal
CB/RBSSV Ulm 1846 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Gaal's profile ↗
Tom Gaal is a centre-back/right-back for SSV Ulm 1846 in the 2. Bundesliga, with 21 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gaal, players like Leo Cornic from Tromsø IL and David Hrnčár from FCV Dender both offer similar roles, with fit scores of 84/100 and market values of €1m and €0m, respectively. Michał Helik of Oxford United and Martin Gjone from HamKam also present budget options, each valued at €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Tom Gaal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 82 | 85 |
| 2 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 83 | 84 |
| 3 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 83 | 83 |
| 6 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Gaal
≈ 100% Tom Gaal · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Tom Gaal · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Tom Gaal · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Tom Gaal?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 82/100 match to Tom Gaal.
Who is the best-value alternative to Tom Gaal?
Leo Cornic offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Tom Gaal?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Tom Gaal'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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