Cheaper alternatives to Michał Helik

CBOxford United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichał Helik's profile ↗

Michał Helik is a centre-back for Oxford United in the Championship, with 43 appearances and a market value of €1m in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Helik, Maximilian Großer from Arminia Bielefeld offers a fit score of 86/100 at the same value, while Andrew Hughes of Preston North End presents a budget option with a fit score of 83/100 and no market value.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Michał Helik

#	Player	Club	Age	Value	Tactical	Overall
1	Maximilian Großer similar↗	Arminia Bielefeld	25	€700k	89	86
2	Andrew Hughes similar↗	Preston North End	34	€300k	89	83
3	Boris Popović similar↗	Cercle Brugge	26	€900k	89	83
4	Danny Bakker similar↗	SC Telstar	31	€500k	86	83
5	Patrick Nkoa similar↗	Eintracht Braunschweig	27	€700k	87	82
6	Lewis Schouten similar↗	Excelsior	22	€700k	87	82
7	Andrea Tiritiello similar↗	Virtus Entella	31	€400k	82	82
8	Anton Tanghe similar↗	SV Zulte Waregem	27	€700k	82	82
9	Craig Forsyth similar↗	Derby County	37	€100k	87	82
10	Mike Van der Hoorn similar↗	FC Utrecht	34	€800k	89	82
11	Leandro Cabrera similar↗	Espanyol	35	€900k	86	81
12	Rio Hillen similar↗	NAC Breda	23	€700k	83	81

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

Why these players match Michał Helik

1. Maximilian GroßerArminia Bielefeld86/100

≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability

Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90

2. Andrew HughesPreston North End83/100

≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate crosses · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Boris PopovićCercle Brugge83/100

≈ 100% Michał Helik · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Michał Helik?

Andrew Hughes (Preston North End) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 83/100 match to Michał Helik.

Who is the best-value alternative to Michał Helik?

Maximilian Großer offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €700k.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Michał Helik?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Michał Helik's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.

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