Cheaper alternatives to Carl Starfelt
CBCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarl Starfelt's profile ↗
Carl Starfelt is a centre-back for Celta Vigo in La Liga, currently valued at €4m with 19 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Starfelt, players like Casper Widell from Excelsior, valued at €2m with a fit score of 82/100, and Anselmo Garcia McNulty from PEC Zwolle, valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100, offer similar defensive capabilities at a lower market value.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 83 | 81 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 80 | 80 |
| 5 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 85 | 80 |
| 6 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 78 | 80 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 78 | 80 |
| 11 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carl Starfelt
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carl Starfelt?
Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 80/100 match to Carl Starfelt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carl Starfelt?
Casper Widell offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Carl Starfelt?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Carl Starfelt'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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