Cheaper alternatives to John Stones
CBManchester City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitJohn Stones's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to John Stones are Lewis Dunk, Isaak Touré, Adrián de la Fuente. Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) rates 82/100 as a match at about €3.6m, below John Stones's ~€11m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to John Stones
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 88 | 82 |
| 2 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 82 | 81 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 80 | 81 |
| 4 | Amir Murillosimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 30 | €6.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 5 | Giovanni Di Lorenzosimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 33 | €6.8m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 84 | 81 |
| 8 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €1.9m | 80 | 80 |
| 9 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 83 | 80 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 12 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match John Stones
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% John Stones · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to John Stones?
Isaak Touré (Lorient) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.3m with a 81/100 match to John Stones.
Who is the best-value alternative to John Stones?
Lewis Dunk offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €3.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to John Stones?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match John Stones's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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