Cheaper alternatives to Sergi Cardona
LBVillarreal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSergi Cardona's profile ↗
Sergi Cardona is a left-back for Villarreal in La Liga, with 31 appearances, 1 goal, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Cardona, consider Nazinho from Cercle Brugge, valued at €7m, or Junior Firpo from Leeds United, valued at €3m, both demonstrating similar performance levels with fit scores of 86/100 and 85/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazinhosimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €6.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 88 | 85 |
| 7 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Martin Fresesimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sergi Cardona
≈ 100% Sergi Cardona · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Sergi Cardona · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Sergi Cardona · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sergi Cardona?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 86/100 match to Sergi Cardona.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sergi Cardona?
Nazinho offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €6.6m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sergi Cardona?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Sergi Cardona'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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