Cheaper alternatives to Dara O'Shea
CBIpswich Town · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDara O'Shea's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Dara O'Shea are Tiago Gabriel, Timo Hübers, John Brooks. Tiago Gabriel (Lecce) rates 83/100 as a match at about €15m, below Dara O'Shea's ~€17m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Dara O'Shea
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 21 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 86 | 82 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 84 | 82 |
| 5 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 85 | 81 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 86 | 81 |
| 7 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 18 | €17m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 26 | €14m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €14m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 31 | €4.8m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dara O'Shea
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Dara O'Shea · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dara O'Shea?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 82/100 match to Dara O'Shea.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dara O'Shea?
Tiago Gabriel offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €15m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Dara O'Shea?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Dara O'Shea's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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