Cheaper alternatives to Philipp Sander
CM/CDM/CBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Sander's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Philipp Sander are Mats Hummels, Adrián de la Fuente, Mikel Vesga. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) rates 82/100 as a match at about €500k*, below Philipp Sander's ~€4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Philipp Sander
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 84 | 80 |
| 5 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 85 | 79 |
| 6 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 81 | 79 |
| 7 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 80 | 79 |
| 8 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Sander
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Philipp Sander · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Philipp Sander?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 82/100 match to Philipp Sander.
Who is the best-value alternative to Philipp Sander?
Mats Hummels offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €500k*.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Philipp Sander?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Philipp Sander's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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