Cheaper alternatives to Thomas Kristensen
CB/RB/LBUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Kristensen's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Thomas Kristensen are Jubal, Dan Zagadou, John Brooks. Jubal (Auxerre) rates 79/100 as a match at about €1.6m, below Thomas Kristensen's ~€12m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thomas Kristensen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 82 | 79 |
| 2 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 84 | 77 |
| 5 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 34 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 75 | 77 |
| 9 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 79 | 77 |
| 10 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €2.8m | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €5.7m | 85 | 77 |
| 12 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Kristensen
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Kristensen · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thomas Kristensen?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 79/100 match to Thomas Kristensen.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thomas Kristensen?
Jubal offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thomas Kristensen?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Thomas Kristensen's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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