Cheaper alternatives to James Tarkowski
CBEverton · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJames Tarkowski's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to James Tarkowski are Adrián de la Fuente, Matthias Ginter, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw. Adrián de la Fuente (Levante UD) rates 85/100 as a match at about €4.1m, below James Tarkowski's ~€5.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to James Tarkowski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 85 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 82 | 81 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 86 | 81 |
| 12 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match James Tarkowski
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% James Tarkowski · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to James Tarkowski?
Willy Boly (Nottingham Forest) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 83/100 match to James Tarkowski.
Who is the best-value alternative to James Tarkowski?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to James Tarkowski?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match James Tarkowski's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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