Cheaper alternatives to Dion Sanderson
CBDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDion Sanderson's profile ↗
Dion Sanderson is a centre-back for Derby County in the Championship, with 38 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Sanderson, consider Kazunari Kita from Real Sociedad B, valued at €2m and with a fit score of 82/100, or Siad Gourville of US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, valued at €1m and a fit score of 81/100. Other budget alternatives include Rodri Suárez and Iker Cordoba, both with fit scores of 81/100 and market values of €0m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Dion Sanderson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 77 | 80 |
| 8 | David Torressimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 23 | €2.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 78 | 79 |
| 10 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 82 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dion Sanderson
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FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Dion Sanderson?
Alessandro Pio Riccio (Sampdoria) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 80/100 match to Dion Sanderson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Dion Sanderson?
Kazunari Kita offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.8m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Dion Sanderson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Dion Sanderson'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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