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Cheaper alternatives to Pierre Kalulu

CB/RBJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPierre Kalulu's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Pierre Kalulu are Ridle Baku, Pavel Kadeřábek, Kieran Trippier. Ridle Baku (RB Leipzig) rates 86/100 as a match at about €13m, below Pierre Kalulu's ~€31m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Pierre Kalulu

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Ridle Bakusimilar↗RB Leipzig28€13m9186
2Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim34€900k9086
3Kieran Trippiersimilar↗Newcastle United36€1.4m9185
4Óscar de Marcossimilar↗Athletic Club37€700k*9585
5Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗Real Madrid35€1.6m9185
6Fodé Doucourésimilar↗Le Havre25€1.9m8784
7Javier Ruedasimilar↗Celta Vigo24€6.2m8884
8Jordan Tezesimilar↗AS Monaco27€16m9284
9João Cancelosimilar↗FC Barcelona32€8.6m9084
10Yan Coutosimilar↗Girona FC24€18m8984
11Przemysław Frankowskisimilar↗RC Lens31€6.5m9084
12Marius Wolfsimilar↗FC Augsburg31€2.3m9084

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Pierre Kalulu

1. Ridle BakuRB Leipzig86/100

≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90

2. Pavel KadeřábekTSG Hoffenheim86/100

≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90

3. Kieran TrippierNewcastle United85/100

≈ 100% Pierre Kalulu · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Pierre Kalulu?

Óscar de Marcos (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k* with a 85/100 match to Pierre Kalulu.

Who is the best-value alternative to Pierre Kalulu?

Ridle Baku offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €13m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pierre Kalulu?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Pierre Kalulu's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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