Cheaper alternatives to Niklas Stark
CB/RBSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNiklas Stark's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Niklas Stark are Mats Hummels, Timo Hübers, Jubal. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) rates 78/100 as a match at about €500k*, below Niklas Stark's ~€2.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Niklas Stark
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 81 | 78 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 77 |
| 3 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 77 | 76 |
| 4 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 79 | 75 |
| 5 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 81 | 75 |
| 6 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 74 | 75 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 77 | 74 |
| 8 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 80 | 74 |
| 9 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 82 | 74 |
| 10 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 71 | 74 |
| 11 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €800k | 78 | 74 |
| 12 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 73 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Niklas Stark
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Niklas Stark · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Niklas Stark?
Yunis Abdelhamid (Stade de Reims) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 74/100 match to Niklas Stark.
Who is the best-value alternative to Niklas Stark?
Mats Hummels offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €500k*.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Niklas Stark?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Niklas Stark's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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