Cheaper alternatives to Sokratis Papastathopoulos
CBReal Betis · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSokratis Papastathopoulos's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Sokratis Papastathopoulos are Ivan Ordets, Tiago Gabriel, Jubal. Ivan Ordets (VfL Bochum 1848) rates 79/100 as a match at about €700k, below Sokratis Papastathopoulos's ~€100k*. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Sokratis Papastathopoulos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 82 | 79 |
| 2 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 82 | 78 |
| 3 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 77 | 77 |
| 4 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 78 | 76 |
| 5 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 82 | 76 |
| 6 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 74 | 76 |
| 7 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 79 | 75 |
| 8 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 78 | 75 |
| 9 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.3m | 71 | 75 |
| 10 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 75 | 75 |
| 11 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 33 | €1.1m | 76 | 75 |
| 12 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sokratis Papastathopoulos
≈ 100% Sokratis Papastathopoulos · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Sokratis Papastathopoulos · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Sokratis Papastathopoulos · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Sokratis Papastathopoulos?
Ivan Ordets (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 79/100 match to Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Sokratis Papastathopoulos?
Ivan Ordets offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 79/100 at about €700k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Sokratis Papastathopoulos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Sokratis Papastathopoulos's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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