Cheaper alternatives to Josip Šutalo
CBAFC Ajax · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosip Šutalo's profile ↗
Josip Šutalo is a centre-back for AFC Ajax in the Eredivisie, with 24 appearances and 1797 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Šutalo, George Campbell from West Bromwich Albion and Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen both present solid options, each valued at €2m and boasting a fit score of 79/100. Emre Can from Borussia Dortmund is another budget alternative, valued at €3m, also with a fit score of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 79 | 79 |
| 2 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 81 | 79 |
| 3 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 84 | 79 |
| 4 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 87 | 79 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 76 | 79 |
| 7 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 9 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 79 | 78 |
| 11 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 77 | 78 |
| 12 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josip Šutalo
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Josip Šutalo · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Josip Šutalo?
Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 79/100 match to Josip Šutalo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Josip Šutalo?
George Campbell offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €1.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Josip Šutalo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Josip Šutalo'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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