Cheaper alternatives to Leonardo Buta
LBMoreirense · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitLeonardo Buta's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Leonardo Buta are Aske Adelgaard, Djevencio van der Kust, Jeff Hardeveld. Aske Adelgaard (Go Ahead Eagles) rates 77/100 as a match at about €900k, below Leonardo Buta's ~€1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Leonardo Buta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 83 | 77 |
| 2 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €400k | 84 | 77 |
| 3 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 72 | 75 |
| 4 | Juan Familia-Castillosimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 26 | €400k | 80 | 75 |
| 5 | Rob Nizetsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 24 | €200k | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Guilherme Haubert Sityásimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 36 | €200k | 77 | 75 |
| 7 | Nuno Sequeirasimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 36 | €100k | 85 | 75 |
| 8 | Ruben Rooskensimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 26 | €500k | 83 | 75 |
| 9 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 81 | 75 |
| 10 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 68 | 74 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 72 | 74 |
| 12 | Umut Meraşsimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 31 | €400k | 86 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Leonardo Buta
≈ 100% Leonardo Buta · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Leonardo Buta · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Leonardo Buta · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Leonardo Buta?
Nuno Sequeira (Pendikspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 75/100 match to Leonardo Buta.
Who is the best-value alternative to Leonardo Buta?
Aske Adelgaard offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Leonardo Buta?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Leonardo Buta's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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