Cheaper alternatives to Calvin Verdonk
LB/CBNEC Nijmegen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCalvin Verdonk's profile ↗
Calvin Verdonk is a left-back/centre-back for NEC Nijmegen in the Eredivisie, with 18 appearances and a market value of €3m in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Verdonk, Harry Pickering from Blackburn Rovers, Yuri Berchiche of Athletic Club, and Maximilian Wittek from VfL Bochum 1848 all offer similar roles at lower values of €2m and €1m respectively, with fit scores of 83/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Calvin Verdonk
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 85 | 83 |
| 4 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 83 | 82 |
| 6 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 7 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 81 | 82 |
| 8 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 81 | 82 |
| 9 | Edgaras Utkussimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 26 | €1.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Louis Oppiesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 24 | €2.4m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Calvin Verdonk
≈ 100% Calvin Verdonk · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Calvin Verdonk · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Calvin Verdonk · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Calvin Verdonk?
Emran Soglo (SV Zulte Waregem) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Calvin Verdonk.
Who is the best-value alternative to Calvin Verdonk?
Harry Pickering offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Calvin Verdonk?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Calvin Verdonk'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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