Cheaper alternatives to Alex Palmer
GKIpswich Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Palmer's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Alex Palmer are Manuel Riemann, Matías Dituro, Timo Horn. Manuel Riemann (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 85/100 as a match at about €200k, below Alex Palmer's ~€910k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Alex Palmer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Riemannsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 35 | €200k | 88 | 85 |
| 2 | Matías Diturosimilar↗ | Elche | 38 | €100k | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Timo Hornsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Marko Dmitrovićsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 33 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 5 | Daniel Batzsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 34 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Martin Dúbravkasimilar↗ | Burnley | 36 | €500k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Wes Foderinghamsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 32 | €300k | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Karl Darlowsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 35 | €200k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Marcel Schuhensimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 30 | €600k | 79 | 79 |
| 10 | Mory Diawsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 30 | €900k | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Timon Weinersimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Anthony Lopessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 33 | €900k | 80 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Palmer
≈ 100% Alex Palmer · strong: Accurate crosses, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Palmer · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Alex Palmer · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Alex Palmer?
Matías Dituro (Elche) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 85/100 match to Alex Palmer.
Who is the best-value alternative to Alex Palmer?
Manuel Riemann offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Alex Palmer?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (goalkeeper) by how closely they match Alex Palmer's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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