Cheaper alternatives to Daniel Ballard
CBSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Ballard's profile ↗
Daniel Ballard is a centre-back for Sunderland in the Championship, with 29 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ballard, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) offers a fit score of 89/100 at a market value of €19m, while Justin Hubner (Fortuna Sittard) and Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) present budget options valued at €1m and €5m respectively, both with a fit score of 88/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 88 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 6 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 11 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 85 | 85 |
| 12 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Daniel Ballard
≈ 100% Daniel Ballard · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Daniel Ballard · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Daniel Ballard · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Daniel Ballard?
Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 86/100 match to Daniel Ballard.
Who is the best-value alternative to Daniel Ballard?
Leopold Querfeld offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €19m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Daniel Ballard?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Daniel Ballard'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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