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Cheaper alternatives to Diogo Leite

CB/LB/RB1. FC Union Berlin · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiogo Leite's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Diogo Leite are John Brooks, Adrián de la Fuente, Ben Godfrey. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 83/100 as a match at about €200k, below Diogo Leite's ~€12m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Diogo Leite

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1John Brookssimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim30€200k9183
2Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗Levante UD26€4.1m8382
3Ben Godfreysimilar↗Everton25€4.7m8882
4Reece Burkesimilar↗Luton Town27€1.0m8981
5Kevin Dikssimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach29€4.8m8580
6Juan Foythsimilar↗Villarreal26€8.6m8780
7Philipp Sandersimilar↗Borussia M'gladbach27€4.2m8580
8Isaak Tourésimilar↗Lorient20€1.3m8279
9Sergi Cardonasimilar↗Villarreal25€8.6m7979
10Mats Hummelssimilar↗Borussia Dortmund35€500k*8379
11Timo Hüberssimilar↗1. FC Köln27€1.4m9179
12Antoine Mendysimilar↗Nice21€9.7m9079

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Diogo Leite

1. John BrooksTSG Hoffenheim83/100

≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %

2. Adrián de la FuenteLevante UD82/100

≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90

3. Ben GodfreyEverton82/100

≈ 100% Diogo Leite · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Diogo Leite?

John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 83/100 match to Diogo Leite.

Who is the best-value alternative to Diogo Leite?

John Brooks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €200k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Diogo Leite?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Diogo Leite's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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