Ross Sykes alternatives
CB/RB/LBRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoss Sykes's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Ross Sykes are Danny Bakker, Adrián de la Fuente, Emin Bayram. Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) rates 86/100 as a match at about €500k, below Ross Sykes's ~€4.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 87 | 85 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Bjorn Meijersimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €2.8m | 85 | 85 |
| 8 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €1.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ross Sykes
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ross Sykes · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ross Sykes?
Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 86/100 match to Ross Sykes.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ross Sykes?
Danny Bakker offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €500k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ross Sykes?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Ross Sykes'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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