Cheaper alternatives to Ian Maatsen
LBAston Villa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIan Maatsen's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ian Maatsen are Sergio Reguilón, João Cancelo, Nuno Tavares. Sergio Reguilón (Brentford) rates 86/100 as a match at about €3.4m, below Ian Maatsen's ~€28m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ian Maatsen
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | João Cancelosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 24 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €20m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €5.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €12m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 86 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Theo Hernándezsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 26 | €21m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ian Maatsen
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ian Maatsen · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ian Maatsen?
Maximilian Wittek (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 82/100 match to Ian Maatsen.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ian Maatsen?
Sergio Reguilón offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €3.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ian Maatsen?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Ian Maatsen's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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