Nathan Aké alternatives
CB/LBManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Aké's profile ↗
Nathan Aké is a centre-back/left-back for Manchester City in the Premier League, valued at €11m with 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Aké, consider Yuri Berchiche from Athletic Club, valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100, or Sergi Cardona from Villarreal, valued at €9m with a similar fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 3 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 84 | 84 |
| 6 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 84 |
| 7 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 83 |
| 9 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 85 | 83 |
| 10 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Aké
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Key passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nathan Aké?
Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 85/100 match to Nathan Aké.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nathan Aké?
Yuri Berchiche offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nathan Aké?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Nathan Aké'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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