Matthijs de Ligt alternatives
CBManchester United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthijs de Ligt's profile ↗
Matthijs de Ligt is a centre-back for Manchester United in the Premier League, currently valued at €32m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to de Ligt, players like Leopold Querfeld from 1. FC Union Berlin, valued at €19m, and Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard, valued at just €1m, offer similar roles with impressive fit scores of 88/100. Adrián de la Fuente and Ross Sykes are also notable budget alternatives, valued at €4m and €5m respectively, both with strong fit ratings.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 85 | 85 |
| 11 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 87 | 85 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matthijs de Ligt · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matthijs de Ligt?
Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 88/100 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 89/100 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, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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