Cheaper alternatives to Cheick Keita
CBBastia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCheick Keita's profile ↗
Cheick Keita is a centre-back for Bastia in Ligue 2, having made 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 3 goals. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Keita, consider Cacá from Corinthians, valued at €2m with a fit score of 85/100, or Wagner Leonardo of Vitória, priced at €3m with a fit score of 84/100. David Zec of Holstein Kiel and Filippo Sgarbi from Padova also present budget options, valued at €2m and €1m respectively, both with fit scores of 83/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Cheick Keita
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 84 | 85 |
| 2 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 85 | 83 |
| 4 | Filippo Sgarbisimilar↗ | Padova | 29 | €600k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Aaron Kiil Olsensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Danilo Bozasimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Lucas Haltersimilar↗ | Vitória | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 81 | 82 |
| 9 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 85 | 82 |
| 11 | Benaissa Benamarsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 29 | €300k | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cheick Keita
≈ 100% Cheick Keita · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Cheick Keita · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Cheick Keita · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Cheick Keita?
Filippo Sgarbi (Padova) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 83/100 match to Cheick Keita.
Who is the best-value alternative to Cheick Keita?
Cacá offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Cheick Keita?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Cheick Keita'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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