Cheaper alternatives to Malang Sarr
CB/LBRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMalang Sarr's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Malang Sarr are Philipp Sander, Sergi Cardona, Adrián de la Fuente. Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) rates 81/100 as a match at about €4.2m, below Malang Sarr's ~€21m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Malang Sarr
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Sergi Cardonasimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €8.6m | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 81 | 81 |
| 4 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €5.3m | 80 | 79 |
| 6 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 79 | 79 |
| 7 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
| 9 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Agbadousimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 29 | €17m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 78 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Malang Sarr
≈ 100% Malang Sarr · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Malang Sarr · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Malang Sarr · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Malang Sarr?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 80/100 match to Malang Sarr.
Who is the best-value alternative to Malang Sarr?
Philipp Sander offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €4.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Malang Sarr?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Malang Sarr's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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