Cheaper alternatives to Simon Kjær
CBAC Milan · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSimon Kjær's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Simon Kjær are Adrián de la Fuente, Leopold Querfeld, Albian Hajdari. Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) rates 83/100 as a match at about €4.1m, below Simon Kjær's ~€100k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Simon Kjær
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 82 | 83 |
| 2 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 85 | 83 |
| 3 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 22 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 22 | €24m | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 86 | 81 |
| 6 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 22 | €46m | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €8.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 80 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Simon Kjær
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Simon Kjær · strong: Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Simon Kjær?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 81/100 match to Simon Kjær.
Who is the best-value alternative to Simon Kjær?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Simon Kjær?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Simon Kjær's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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