Cheaper alternatives to Emerson
LBOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmerson's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Emerson are Maximilian Wittek, Sergio Reguilón, Matthieu Udol. Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 88/100 as a match at about €900k, below Emerson's ~€8.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Emerson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 93 | 88 |
| 2 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 29 | €7.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Leart Paqaradasimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 29 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 86 | 84 |
| 7 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 31 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €3.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Romain Perraudsimilar↗ | Lille | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Dimitrios Giannoulissimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emerson
≈ 100% Emerson · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Emerson · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Emerson · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Emerson?
Leart Paqarada (1. FC Köln) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Emerson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Emerson?
Maximilian Wittek offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Emerson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Emerson's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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