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, aged 29, with a market value of €3m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Verdonk, players like Harry Pickering from Blackburn Rovers, valued at €2m, and both Yuri Berchiche and Maximilian Wittek, each valued at €1m, offer similar roles with strong fit scores of 83/100. Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina, also a budget option at €1m, has a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | 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 · 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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