Cheaper alternatives to Matthijs de Ligt
CBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthijs de Ligt's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Matthijs de Ligt are Leopold Querfeld, Adrián de la Fuente, Jubal. Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) rates 86/100 as a match at about €19m, below Matthijs de Ligt's ~€32m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Matthijs de Ligt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 91 | 86 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 86 | 86 |
| 3 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 22 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 32 | €300k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthijs de Ligt
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matthijs de Ligt?
Samuel Gigot (Olympique de Marseille) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.1m with a 84/100 match to Matthijs de Ligt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matthijs de Ligt?
Leopold Querfeld offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €19m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matthijs de Ligt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Matthijs de Ligt's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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