Cheaper alternatives to Daniel Ballard
CBSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDaniel Ballard's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Daniel Ballard are Leopold Querfeld, Adrián de la Fuente, Eric Martel. Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) rates 88/100 as a match at about €19m, below Daniel Ballard's ~€22m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Daniel Ballard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 86 | 85 |
| 3 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Daniel Ballard · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Daniel Ballard?
Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 84/100 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 88/100 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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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