Cheaper alternatives to Riccardo Calafiori
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, with a market value of €53m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Calafiori, players like Bjorn Meijer (Club Brugge KV, fit 87/100, €3m) and Emran Soglo (SV Zulte Waregem, fit 86/100, €1m) offer similar roles at significantly lower values. Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle, fit 86/100, €2m) and Liberato Cacace (Empoli, fit 86/100, €2m) are also viable budget alternatives.
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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↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 89 | 86 |
| 7 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 87 | 85 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 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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