Cheaper alternatives to David Luiz
CBFortaleza · 2020/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Luiz's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to David Luiz are Papy Djilobodji, Alpaslan Öztürk, Lasse Nielsen. Papy Djilobodji (Gaziantep FK) rates 81/100 as a match at about €100k, below David Luiz's ~€190k. Data as of July 2026.
3 cheaper alternatives to David Luiz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Papy Djilobodjisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 38 | €100k | 87 | 81 |
| 2 | Alpaslan Öztürksimilar↗ | Pendikspor | 33 | €0k | 85 | 79 |
| 3 | Lasse Nielsensimilar↗ | Göztepe | 38 | €0k | 79 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Luiz
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David Luiz · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to David Luiz?
Alpaslan Öztürk (Pendikspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €0k with a 79/100 match to David Luiz.
Who is the best-value alternative to David Luiz?
Papy Djilobodji offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €100k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to David Luiz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match David Luiz's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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