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Cheaper alternatives to Joël Veltman

RB/CBBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoël Veltman's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Joël Veltman are Mats Hummels, Matthias Bader, Lasse Rosenboom. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) rates 82/100 as a match at about €500k*, below Joël Veltman's ~€1.5m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Joël Veltman

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Mats Hummelssimilar↗Borussia Dortmund35€500k*8882
2Matthias Badersimilar↗Darmstadt 9826€500k8282
3Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗Holstein Kiel22€1.3m8382
4Kieran Trippiersimilar↗Newcastle United33€1.4m8582
5Isaak Tourésimilar↗Lorient20€1.3m8180
6Thomas Meuniersimilar↗Lille33€1.4m8780
7Waren Kamanzisimilar↗Toulouse23€1.3m8080
8Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim31€900k7779
9Reece Burkesimilar↗Luton Town27€1.0m8379
10John Brookssimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim30€200k8178
11Samuel Gigotsimilar↗Olympique de Marseille30€1.1m8378
12Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗Stade de Reims36€200k8778

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

Why these players match Joël Veltman

1. Mats HummelsBorussia Dortmund82/100

≈ 100% Joël Veltman · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90

2. Matthias BaderDarmstadt 9882/100

≈ 100% Joël Veltman · strong: xG + xA, Successful dribbles · medium reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90

3. Lasse RosenboomHolstein Kiel82/100

≈ 100% Joël Veltman · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Joël Veltman?

Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 82/100 match to Joël Veltman.

Who is the best-value alternative to Joël Veltman?

Mats Hummels offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €500k*.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joël Veltman?

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

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