Cheaper alternatives to Virgil Ghiță
CB/RB/LBHannover 96 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVirgil Ghiță's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Virgil Ghiță are Tiago Esgaio, David Hrnčár, Lewis Schouten. Tiago Esgaio (FC Arouca) rates 83/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Virgil Ghiță's ~€1.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 2 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 81 | 82 |
| 3 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Virgil Ghiță
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Virgil Ghiță · strong: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Virgil Ghiță?
Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 82/100 match to Virgil Ghiță.
Who is the best-value alternative to Virgil Ghiță?
Tiago Esgaio offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Virgil Ghiță?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Virgil Ghiță'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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