Cheaper alternatives to Julien Le Cardinal
CB/RBSaint-Étienne · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJulien Le Cardinal's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Julien Le Cardinal are Timo Hübers, Isaak Touré, John Brooks. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) rates 80/100 as a match at about €1.4m, below Julien Le Cardinal's ~€1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Julien Le Cardinal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 3 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 84 | 80 |
| 4 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 81 | 78 |
| 5 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 36 | €200k | 85 | 77 |
| 7 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 77 | 77 |
| 8 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 80 | 77 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 82 | 77 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Julien Le Cardinal
≈ 100% Julien Le Cardinal · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Julien Le Cardinal · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Julien Le Cardinal · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Julien Le Cardinal?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Julien Le Cardinal.
Who is the best-value alternative to Julien Le Cardinal?
Timo Hübers offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Julien Le Cardinal?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Julien Le Cardinal's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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