Cheaper alternatives to David García
CBOsasuna · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid García's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to David García are Dan Zagadou, Marc Kempf, Adrián de la Fuente. Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) rates 82/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below David García's ~€4.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to David García
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 78 | 80 |
| 4 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 84 | 80 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 83 | 80 |
| 8 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 79 | 80 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 81 | 79 |
| 12 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 81 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David García
≈ 100% David García · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% David García · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David García · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to David García?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to David García.
Who is the best-value alternative to David García?
Dan Zagadou offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to David García?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match David García's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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