Cheaper alternatives to Giorgio Scalvini
CB/RB/LBAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiorgio Scalvini's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Giorgio Scalvini are Christopher Operi, Joakim Mæhle, Rasmus Kristensen. Christopher Operi (Le Havre) rates 86/100 as a match at about €3.7m, below Giorgio Scalvini's ~€37m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Giorgio Scalvini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €8.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Ali Abdisimilar↗ | Nice | 31 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 26 | €7.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 12 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 27 | €4.1m | 94 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giorgio Scalvini
≈ 100% Giorgio Scalvini · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Giorgio Scalvini · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Giorgio Scalvini · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Giorgio Scalvini?
Ali Abdi (Nice) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 85/100 match to Giorgio Scalvini.
Who is the best-value alternative to Giorgio Scalvini?
Christopher Operi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €3.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Giorgio Scalvini?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Giorgio Scalvini's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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