Cheaper alternatives to Nicolò Savona
RB/CBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Savona's profile ↗
Nicolò Savona is a right-back/centre-back for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, with 14 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Savona, consider David Hrnčár from FCV Dender, who boasts a fit score of 90/100 and has a market value of €0m, or Kyriani Sabbe from Club Brugge KV, valued at €8m with a fit score of 88/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 94 | 90 |
| 2 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 93 | 89 |
| 3 | Ricard Sánchezsimilar↗ | Granada | 26 | €3.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Rodrigo Pinheirosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 24 | €4.7m | 92 | 87 |
| 5 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 89 | 86 |
| 6 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Thérence Koudousimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €4.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Leo Cornicsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 25 | €900k | 84 | 86 |
| 10 | Benoit Nyssensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 29 | €600k | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Savona
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Savona · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolò Savona?
David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 90/100 match to Nicolò Savona.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolò Savona?
David Hrnčár offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 90/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolò Savona?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Nicolò Savona's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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