Cheaper alternatives to Kalvin Phillips
CDM/CMIpswich Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitKalvin Phillips's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Kalvin Phillips are Mikel Vesga, Gonzalo Escalante, Marvin Mehlem. Mikel Vesga (Athletic Club) rates 73/100 as a match at about €1.2m, below Kalvin Phillips's ~€2.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Kalvin Phillips
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 81 | 73 |
| 2 | Gonzalo Escalantesimilar↗ | Cádiz | 33 | €400k | 82 | 72 |
| 3 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 72 | 72 |
| 4 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 80 | 72 |
| 5 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 86 | 72 |
| 6 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 69 | 72 |
| 7 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 74 | 72 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 66 | 71 |
| 9 | Saúl Ñíguezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 32 | €1.9m | 75 | 71 |
| 10 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 82 | 71 |
| 11 | Oliver Norwoodsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 35 | €200k | 87 | 71 |
| 12 | Manu Morlanessimilar↗ | Mallorca | 27 | €2.2m | 80 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kalvin Phillips
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kalvin Phillips · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kalvin Phillips?
Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 72/100 match to Kalvin Phillips.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kalvin Phillips?
Mikel Vesga offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 73/100 at about €1.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kalvin Phillips?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (defensive midfielder) by how closely they match Kalvin Phillips's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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