Cheaper alternatives to Matte Smets
CBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatte Smets's profile ↗
Matte Smets is a centre-back for KRC Genk in the BEL-Pro League, currently valued at €11m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Smets, consider Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, who has a fit score of 87/100 and a market value of €4m. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw from FC Augsburg and Emin Bayram from KVC Westerlo also present budget options, valued at €1m and €4m respectively, both demonstrating solid fit scores.
12 cheaper alternatives to Matte Smets
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 88 | 87 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 86 | 85 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 83 |
| 8 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matte Smets
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Matte Smets · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matte Smets?
Bryan Goncalves (FCV Dender) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 83/100 match to Matte Smets.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matte Smets?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matte Smets?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Matte Smets'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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