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Cheaper alternatives to Lloyd Kelly

CB/LBJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLloyd Kelly's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Lloyd Kelly are Christopher Operi, Alfie Doughty, Rasmus Kristensen. Christopher Operi (Le Havre) rates 82/100 as a match at about €3.7m, below Lloyd Kelly's ~€24m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Lloyd Kelly

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Christopher Operisimilar↗Le Havre26€3.7m8282
2Alfie Doughtysimilar↗Luton Town24€5.2m8282
3Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt27€11m8682
4Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗Darmstadt 9824€1.6m8282
5Yuri Berchichesimilar↗Athletic Club35€900k8681
6Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗Fiorentina27€4.1m8781
7Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg26€7.4m8181
8Theo Hernándezsimilar↗AC Milan26€21m8481
9Ismail Jakobssimilar↗AS Monaco24€8.7m8381
10Isaak Tourésimilar↗Lorient20€1.3m8381
11João Cancelosimilar↗FC Barcelona29€8.6m8280
12Liberato Cacacesimilar↗Empoli24€2.3m8180

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

Why these players match Lloyd Kelly

1. Christopher OperiLe Havre82/100

≈ 100% Lloyd Kelly · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating

2. Alfie DoughtyLuton Town82/100

≈ 100% Lloyd Kelly · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability

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

3. Rasmus KristensenEintracht Frankfurt82/100

≈ 100% Lloyd Kelly · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Lloyd Kelly?

Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 81/100 match to Lloyd Kelly.

Who is the best-value alternative to Lloyd Kelly?

Christopher Operi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €3.7m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Lloyd Kelly?

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

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