Cheaper alternatives to Philipp Lienhart
CBSC Freiburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Lienhart's profile ↗
Philipp Lienhart is a centre-back for SC Freiburg in the Bundesliga, with 20 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Lienhart, players like Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach, Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, and Emin Bayram from KVC Westerlo all offer similar roles with fit scores of 88/100 and market values of €4m. Ross Sykes from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise is another budget alternative, valued at €5m with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 88 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Lienhart
≈ 100% Philipp Lienhart · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Philipp Lienhart · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Philipp Lienhart · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Philipp Lienhart?
Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 86/100 match to Philipp Lienhart.
Who is the best-value alternative to Philipp Lienhart?
Philipp Sander offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €4.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Philipp Lienhart?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Philipp Lienhart'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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