Cheaper alternatives to Karol Mets
CB/LBFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarol Mets's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Karol Mets are John Brooks, Mats Hummels, Gian Marco Ferrari. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 78/100 as a match at about €200k, below Karol Mets's ~€620k. Data as of July 2026.
4 cheaper alternatives to Karol Mets
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 82 | 78 |
| 2 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 35 | €500k* | 79 | 77 |
| 3 | Gian Marco Ferrarisimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 31 | €500k | 86 | 76 |
| 4 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 36 | €200k | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karol Mets
≈ 100% Karol Mets · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Karol Mets · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Karol Mets · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Karol Mets?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 78/100 match to Karol Mets.
Who is the best-value alternative to Karol Mets?
John Brooks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €200k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Karol Mets?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Karol Mets's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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