Cheaper alternatives to Theo Hernández
LBAC Milan · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitTheo Hernández's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Theo Hernández are Mitchel Bakker, Christopher Operi, Alfie Doughty. Mitchel Bakker (Lille) rates 85/100 as a match at about €2.7m, below Theo Hernández's ~€21m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Theo Hernández
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €2.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 2 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 33 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 29 | €6.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €1.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Raphaël Guerreirosimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 33 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Ososimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €11m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 12 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Theo Hernández
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Theo Hernández · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Theo Hernández?
Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 81/100 match to Theo Hernández.
Who is the best-value alternative to Theo Hernández?
Mitchel Bakker offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Theo Hernández?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Theo Hernández's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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