Cheaper alternatives to Joško Gvardiol
LB/CBManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoško Gvardiol's profile ↗
Joško Gvardiol is a left-back/centre-back for Manchester City in the Premier League, with 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Gvardiol, consider Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, who has a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €4m, or Ross Sykes of Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, valued at €5m with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 86 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joško Gvardiol
≈ 100% Joško Gvardiol · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Joško Gvardiol · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Joško Gvardiol · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joško Gvardiol?
Bjorn Meijer (Club Brugge KV) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.8m with a 86/100 match to Joško Gvardiol.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joško Gvardiol?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joško Gvardiol?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Joško Gvardiol'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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