Cheaper alternatives to Isak Hien
CBAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsak Hien's profile ↗
Isak Hien is a centre-back for Atalanta in the Serie A, with 28 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Hien, Philipp Sander from Borussia M'gladbach and Emmanuel Kakou from Cercle Brugge both offer similar defensive roles with fit scores of 84/100 and market values of €4m and €2m, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 83 | 82 |
| 10 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 81 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Isak Hien
≈ 100% Isak Hien · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Isak Hien · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Isak Hien · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Isak Hien?
Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.9m with a 83/100 match to Isak Hien.
Who is the best-value alternative to Isak Hien?
Philipp Sander offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €4.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Isak Hien?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Isak Hien'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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