Cheaper alternatives to Carl Starfelt
CBCelta Vigo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarl Starfelt's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Carl Starfelt are John Brooks, Jubal, Dan Zagadou. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) rates 80/100 as a match at about €200k, below Carl Starfelt's ~€4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Carl Starfelt
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 81 | 80 |
| 2 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 31 | €1.6m | 79 | 79 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 82 | 79 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 84 | 78 |
| 5 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 73 | 77 |
| 6 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €700k | 77 | 76 |
| 8 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 83 | 76 |
| 9 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €2.8m | 81 | 76 |
| 10 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 30 | €2.7m | 80 | 76 |
| 11 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 79 | 76 |
| 12 | Raphaël Varanesimilar↗ | Manchester United | 30 | €900k* | 82 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carl Starfelt
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: xG + xA, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Carl Starfelt · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Carl Starfelt?
John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 80/100 match to Carl Starfelt.
Who is the best-value alternative to Carl Starfelt?
John Brooks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €200k.
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, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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