Riccardo Calafiori alternatives
LB/CBArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Calafiori's profile ↗
Riccardo Calafiori is a left-back/centre-back for Arsenal in the Premier League, currently valued at €53m. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Calafiori, Bjorn Meijer from Club Brugge KV offers a fit score of 87/100 at a market value of €3m, while Emran Soglo from SV Zulte Waregem is available for €1m with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 87 |
| 2 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 20 | €11m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €33m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccardo Calafiori
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Riccardo Calafiori?
Emran Soglo (SV Zulte Waregem) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Riccardo Calafiori.
Who is the best-value alternative to Riccardo Calafiori?
Bjorn Meijer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Riccardo Calafiori?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Riccardo Calafiori'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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