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Cheaper alternatives to Eric Smith

CB/CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Smith's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to Eric Smith are Joan Jordán, Kevin Sessa, Vincent Sierro. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) rates 80/100 as a match at about €1.0m, below Eric Smith's ~€5.3m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Eric Smith

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Joan Jordánsimilar↗Deportivo Alavés32€1.0m8280
2Kevin Sessasimilar↗1. FC Heidenheim26€800k8080
3Vincent Sierrosimilar↗Toulouse31€3.2m8480
4Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗Levante UD27€4.1m8379
5Danny da Costasimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0533€1.1m9079
6James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗West Ham United32€4.5m8178
7Javier Hernándezsimilar↗Cádiz28€1.9m8678
8Alberto Reinasimilar↗Real Oviedo29€1.8m8178
9Kevin Stögersimilar↗VfL Bochum 184833€1.9m7878
10Matúš Berosimilar↗VfL Bochum 184831€900k8178
11Grigoris Kastanossimilar↗Salernitana28€1.4m7878
12Arne Maiersimilar↗FC Augsburg27€1.4m8078

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

Why these players match Eric Smith

1. Joan JordánDeportivo Alavés80/100

≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90

2. Kevin Sessa1. FC Heidenheim80/100

≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

3. Vincent SierroToulouse80/100

≈ 100% Eric Smith · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Eric Smith?

Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 80/100 match to Eric Smith.

Who is the best-value alternative to Eric Smith?

Joan Jordán offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.0m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Eric Smith?

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

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