Cheaper alternatives to Virgil van Dijk
CBLiverpool FC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitVirgil van Dijk's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Virgil van Dijk are Leo Østigård, Matthias Ginter, Lewis Dunk. Leo Østigård (Genoa) rates 83/100 as a match at about €14m, below Virgil van Dijk's ~€16m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Virgil van Dijk
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 3 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 85 | 81 |
| 4 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €3.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 81 | 80 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 82 | 80 |
| 8 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €14m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 76 | 80 |
| 11 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 26 | €8.6m | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 81 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Virgil van Dijk
≈ 100% Virgil van Dijk · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Virgil van Dijk · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Virgil van Dijk · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Virgil van Dijk?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 81/100 match to Virgil van Dijk.
Who is the best-value alternative to Virgil van Dijk?
Leo Østigård offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €14m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Virgil van Dijk?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Virgil van Dijk's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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