Cheaper alternatives to Dan Zagadou
CB/LBVfB Stuttgart · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDan Zagadou's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Dan Zagadou are John Brooks, Jubal, Isaak Touré. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 83/100 as a match at about €200k, below Dan Zagadou's ~€1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Dan Zagadou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 36 | €200k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €1.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €1.8m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 35 | €900k | 78 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dan Zagadou
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dan Zagadou?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 83/100 match to Dan Zagadou.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dan Zagadou?
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 Dan Zagadou?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Dan Zagadou's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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