Cheaper alternatives to Aritz Elustondo
CB/RBReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAritz Elustondo's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Aritz Elustondo are Mats Hummels, Ivan Ordets, Reece Burke. Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) rates 78/100 as a match at about €500k*, below Aritz Elustondo's ~€1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Aritz Elustondo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mats Hummelssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 38 | €500k* | 80 | 78 |
| 2 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 82 | 77 |
| 3 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 82 | 76 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 87 | 76 |
| 5 | Lukas Küblersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 34 | €1.5m | 81 | 76 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 78 | 75 |
| 7 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 75 | 75 |
| 8 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 73 | 75 |
| 9 | Samuel Gigotsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 33 | €1.1m | 79 | 74 |
| 10 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 83 | 74 |
| 11 | Ben Meesimilar↗ | Brentford | 37 | €800k* | 81 | 74 |
| 12 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 80 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Aritz Elustondo
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Aritz Elustondo · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Aritz Elustondo?
Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k* with a 78/100 match to Aritz Elustondo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Aritz Elustondo?
Mats Hummels offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 78/100 at about €500k*.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Aritz Elustondo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Aritz Elustondo's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, big-5 and more, last 3 seasons.
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