Cheaper alternatives to Diego Carlos
CBComo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDiego Carlos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Diego Carlos are Jubal, Dan Zagadou, John Brooks. Jubal (Auxerre) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below Diego Carlos's ~€5.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Diego Carlos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 2 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 84 | 81 |
| 4 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €3.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 83 | 79 |
| 7 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 81 | 78 |
| 8 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 74 | 78 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €2.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 11 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Diego Carlos
≈ 100% Diego Carlos · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Diego Carlos · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Diego Carlos · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Diego Carlos?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 81/100 match to Diego Carlos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Diego Carlos?
Jubal offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Diego Carlos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Diego Carlos's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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