Cheaper alternatives to Jack Stephens
CB/LBSouthampton · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJack Stephens's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Jack Stephens are Cristiano Biraghi, Max Geschwill, Mats Hummels. Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) rates 80/100 as a match at about €900k, below Jack Stephens's ~€910k. Data as of July 2026.
6 cheaper alternatives to Jack Stephens
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 31 | €900k | 79 | 80 |
| 2 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 23 | €800k | 84 | 78 |
| 3 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 79 | 77 |
| 4 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 69 | 74 |
| 5 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 75 | 74 |
| 6 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €900k | 73 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jack Stephens
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Jack Stephens · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Jack Stephens?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 74/100 match to Jack Stephens.
Who is the best-value alternative to Jack Stephens?
Cristiano Biraghi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Jack Stephens?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Jack Stephens's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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