Cheaper alternatives to Zanka
CB/RBBrentford · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitZanka's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Zanka are Pavel Kadeřábek, Lorenz Assignon, Lasse Rosenboom. Pavel Kadeřábek (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 86/100 as a match at about €900k, below Zanka's ~€210k. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Zanka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €8.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 22 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Javier Ruedasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €6.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 9 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 20 | €20m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €500k | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zanka
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Zanka?
Pavel Kadeřábek (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 86/100 match to Zanka.
Who is the best-value alternative to Zanka?
Pavel Kadeřábek offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Zanka?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Zanka's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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