Cheaper alternatives to Sam Kersten
CBSC Heerenveen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSam Kersten's profile ↗
Sam Kersten is a centre-back for SC Heerenveen in the Eredivisie, with 31 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Kersten, Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard offers a fit score of 83/100 at a market value of €1m, while Danny Bakker from SC Telstar is available at €0m with a fit score of 82/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Sam Kersten
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 83 | 83 |
| 2 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 83 | 82 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 5 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 84 | 81 |
| 6 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 84 | 81 |
| 7 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 85 | 81 |
| 9 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 82 | 81 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 83 | 80 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sam Kersten
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Sam Kersten · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sam Kersten?
Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 81/100 match to Sam Kersten.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sam Kersten?
Justin Hubner offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sam Kersten?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Sam Kersten'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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