Cheaper alternatives to Thomas Keller
CB/CMSG Dynamo Dresden · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThomas Keller's profile ↗
Thomas Keller is a centre-back/central midfielder for SG Dynamo Dresden in the 2. Bundesliga, with 14 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Keller, Andrea Tiritiello from Virtus Entella offers a strong fit score of 86/100 and is currently valued at €0m. Other budget alternatives include Maximilian Großer and Gustavo Henrique, both valued at €1m and fitting well into similar roles.
12 cheaper alternatives to Thomas Keller
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Pepe Sánchezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Tobias Ankersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €500k | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Espen Bjørnsen Garnåssimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 32 | €300k | 93 | 79 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thomas Keller
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Thomas Keller · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Thomas Keller?
Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 79/100 match to Thomas Keller.
Who is the best-value alternative to Thomas Keller?
Andrea Tiritiello offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €400k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Thomas Keller?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Thomas Keller'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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