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Cheaper alternatives to Riccardo Calafiori

LB/CBArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Calafiori's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Riccardo Calafiori are Fabian Nürnberger, Sergio Reguilón, Ismail Jakobs. Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) rates 86/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below Riccardo Calafiori's ~€53m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Riccardo Calafiori

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗Darmstadt 9824€1.6m9086
2Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗Brentford27€3.4m9086
3Ismail Jakobssimilar↗AS Monaco24€8.7m9186
4Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg26€7.4m8885
5Christopher Operisimilar↗Le Havre26€3.7m8785
6Iago Borduchisimilar↗FC Augsburg26€3.7m8985
7Alfie Doughtysimilar↗Luton Town24€5.2m8785
8Mohamed Simakansimilar↗RB Leipzig23€22m9185
9Maximilian Witteksimilar↗VfL Bochum 184829€900k8684
10Patrick Dorgusimilar↗Lecce20€33m9284
11João Cancelosimilar↗FC Barcelona29€8.6m8884
12Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt27€11m9084

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Riccardo Calafiori

1. Fabian NürnbergerDarmstadt 9886/100

≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90

2. Sergio ReguilónBrentford86/100

≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90

3. Ismail JakobsAS Monaco86/100

≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Sofascore rating

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Riccardo Calafiori?

Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 86/100 match to Riccardo Calafiori.

Who is the best-value alternative to Riccardo Calafiori?

Fabian Nürnberger offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.6m.

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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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