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Cheaper alternatives to Derek Cornelius

CBOlympique de Marseille · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDerek Cornelius's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Derek Cornelius are Isaak Touré, César Azpilicueta, Mats Hummels. Isaak Touré (Lorient) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.3m, below Derek Cornelius's ~€2.3m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Derek Cornelius

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Isaak Tourésimilar↗Lorient20€1.3m8182
2César Azpilicuetasimilar↗Atlético Madrid34€200k*8480
3Mats Hummelssimilar↗Borussia Dortmund35€500k*8279
4Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗FC Augsburg33€1.0m8279
5Javier Hernándezsimilar↗Cádiz25€1.9m7378
6Dan Zagadousimilar↗VfB Stuttgart24€1.9m8178
7Reece Burkesimilar↗Luton Town27€1.0m7878
8Marcos Alonsosimilar↗Celta Vigo35€1.3m8177
9Raphaël Varanesimilar↗Manchester United30€900k*8477
10Timo Hüberssimilar↗1. FC Köln27€1.4m8177
11Ivan Ordetssimilar↗VfL Bochum 184831€700k7777
12John Brookssimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim30€200k7677

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

Why these players match Derek Cornelius

1. Isaak TouréLorient82/100

≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90

2. César AzpilicuetaAtlético Madrid80/100

≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90

3. Mats HummelsBorussia Dortmund79/100

≈ 100% Derek Cornelius · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability

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

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Derek Cornelius?

César Azpilicueta (Atlético Madrid) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k* with a 80/100 match to Derek Cornelius.

Who is the best-value alternative to Derek Cornelius?

Isaak Touré offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.3m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Derek Cornelius?

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

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