Cheaper alternatives to Eric Bailly
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Bailly's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Eric Bailly are Danny da Costa, Leandro Cabrera, Edgar González. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) rates 77/100 as a match at about €1.1m, below Eric Bailly's ~€1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Eric Bailly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 78 | 77 |
| 2 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 80 | 76 |
| 3 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 82 | 76 |
| 4 | Willy Bolysimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 35 | €300k | 79 | 76 |
| 5 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 83 | 75 |
| 6 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 33 | €1.1m | 77 | 75 |
| 7 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 78 | 75 |
| 8 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 32 | €200k | 82 | 75 |
| 9 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €200k | 75 | 74 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 74 | 74 |
| 11 | Sergio Ramossimilar↗ | Sevilla | 40 | €800k | 84 | 73 |
| 12 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 72 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Bailly
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · strong: Accurate crosses, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · low reliability
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Eric Bailly?
Yunis Abdelhamid (Stade de Reims) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 75/100 match to Eric Bailly.
Who is the best-value alternative to Eric Bailly?
Danny da Costa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 77/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Eric Bailly?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Eric Bailly's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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