Cheaper alternatives to Eric Dier
CBAS Monaco · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Dier's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Eric Dier are Alessandro Vogliacco, Francesco Acerbi, Mats Hummels. Alessandro Vogliacco (Parma) rates 80/100 as a match at about €2.4m, below Eric Dier's ~€3.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Eric Dier
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alessandro Vogliaccosimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 2 | Francesco Acerbisimilar↗ | Inter | 38 | €1.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 84 | 79 |
| 5 | Patricsimilar↗ | Lazio | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Miloš Veljkovićsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 31 | €2.3m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Daniele Ruganisimilar↗ | Juventus | 32 | €2.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 82 | 77 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 79 | 77 |
| 11 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €2.7m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 74 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Dier
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Eric Dier · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Eric Dier?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 79/100 match to Eric Dier.
Who is the best-value alternative to Eric Dier?
Alessandro Vogliacco offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Eric Dier?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Eric Dier's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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