Cheaper alternatives to James Hill
CB/RBBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Hill's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to James Hill are Leopold Querfeld, Adrián de la Fuente, Mats Hummels. Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) rates 85/100 as a match at about €19m, below James Hill's ~€24m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to James Hill
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 82 | 82 |
| 3 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 87 | 82 |
| 4 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Hill
≈ 100% James Hill · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% James Hill · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Hill · 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 James Hill?
Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to James Hill.
Who is the best-value alternative to James Hill?
Leopold Querfeld offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €19m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to James Hill?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match James Hill's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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