Cheaper alternatives to Patrick Mainka
CB1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Mainka's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Patrick Mainka are Jubal, Ivan Ordets, Willy Boly. Jubal (Auxerre) rates 86/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below Patrick Mainka's ~€2.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Patrick Mainka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 86 | 82 |
| 7 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 81 | 81 |
| 8 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €900k | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 77 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Mainka
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Patrick Mainka · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Patrick Mainka?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 match to Patrick Mainka.
Who is the best-value alternative to Patrick Mainka?
Jubal offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Patrick Mainka?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Patrick Mainka's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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