Cheaper alternatives to David Ricardo
CBBotafogo · 2020/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Ricardo's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to David Ricardo are Casper Widell, Cacá, Sebastián Coates. Casper Widell (Excelsior) rates 84/100 as a match at about €1.5m, below David Ricardo's ~€6.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to David Ricardo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 83 | 84 |
| 3 | Sebastián Coatessimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 36 | €300k | 87 | 84 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 87 | 84 |
| 5 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 83 | 83 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 85 | 83 |
| 11 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Ricardo
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to David Ricardo?
Sebastián Coates (Sporting CP) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 84/100 match to David Ricardo.
Who is the best-value alternative to David Ricardo?
Casper Widell offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to David Ricardo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match David Ricardo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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