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Cheaper alternatives to David Alaba

CBReal Madrid · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Alaba's profile ↗

The best budget alternatives to David Alaba are Javier Hernández, César Azpilicueta, Pascal Stenzel. Javier Hernández (Cádiz) rates 83/100 as a match at about €1.9m, below David Alaba's ~€2.7m. Data as of July 2026.

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12 cheaper alternatives to David Alaba

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Javier Hernándezsimilar↗Cádiz28€1.9m8583
2César Azpilicuetasimilar↗Atlético Madrid37€200k*8983
3Pascal Stenzelsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart30€1.1m9083
4Mats Hummelssimilar↗Borussia Dortmund38€500k*8581
5Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗FC Augsburg35€1.0m8581
6Marcos Alonsosimilar↗Celta Vigo36€1.3m8579
7Reece Burkesimilar↗Luton Town30€1.0m8379
8Edimilson Fernandessimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0530€2.4m8678
9Isaak Tourésimilar↗Lorient23€1.3m7778
10Daley Blindsimilar↗Girona FC36€1.2m8578
11Danny da Costasimilar↗1. FSV Mainz 0533€1.1m7977
12Djibril Sidibésimilar↗Toulouse34€1.1m8177

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match David Alaba

1. Javier HernándezCádiz83/100

≈ 100% David Alaba · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Shots /90

2. César AzpilicuetaAtlético Madrid83/100

≈ 100% David Alaba · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90

3. Pascal StenzelVfB Stuttgart83/100

≈ 100% David Alaba · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to David Alaba?

César Azpilicueta (Atlético Madrid) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k* with a 83/100 match to David Alaba.

Who is the best-value alternative to David Alaba?

Javier Hernández offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €1.9m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to David Alaba?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match David Alaba's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.

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