Cheaper alternatives to Nathan Aké
CB/LBManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Aké's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Nathan Aké are Yuri Berchiche, Cristiano Biraghi, Sergi Cardona. Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) rates 84/100 as a match at about €900k, below Nathan Aké's ~€11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Nathan Aké
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 2 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 85 | 82 |
| 3 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 84 | 82 |
| 4 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 82 | 82 |
| 5 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €5.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 8 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Harry Toffolosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 31 | €2.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nathan Aké · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /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 84/100 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 84/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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