Cheaper alternatives to David Robert Bates
CBStandard Liège · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Robert Bates's profile ↗
David Robert Bates is a centre-back for Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Bates, Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld offers a strong fit score of 88/100 at a market value of €1m, while Mattia Bani from Palermo also presents a solid option with a fit score of 86/100, priced at €1m.
12 cheaper alternatives to David Robert Bates
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 3 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 5 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 8 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 86 | 84 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Robert Bates
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% David Robert Bates · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to David Robert Bates?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 86/100 match to David Robert Bates.
Who is the best-value alternative to David Robert Bates?
Maximilian Großer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to David Robert Bates?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match David Robert Bates'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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