Cheaper alternatives to Atanas Chernev
CB1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAtanas Chernev's profile ↗
Atanas Chernev is a centre-back for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Chernev, players like Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld and Patrick Nkoa of Eintracht Braunschweig both have a fit score of 84/100 and a market value of €1m. Additionally, Anton Tanghe from SV Zulte Waregem offers a similar role with a fit score of 83/100 at the same value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Atanas Chernev
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 84 | 84 |
| 2 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Anton Tanghesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 27 | €700k | 83 | 83 |
| 4 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 82 | 83 |
| 5 | Martin Gjonesimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €700k | 82 | 83 |
| 6 | Thomas Lamsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 33 | €300k | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Alpaslan Öztürksimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 33 | €0k | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Agustín Rogelsimilar↗ | Internacional | 29 | €500k | 95 | 81 |
| 10 | Axel Krygersimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 29 | €300k | 79 | 81 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Atanas Chernev
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Atanas Chernev · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Atanas Chernev?
Alpaslan Öztürk (Pendikspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €0k with a 82/100 match to Atanas Chernev.
Who is the best-value alternative to Atanas Chernev?
Maximilian Großer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Atanas Chernev?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Atanas Chernev'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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