Cheaper alternatives to Luke Ayling
RB/CBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLuke Ayling's profile ↗
Luke Ayling is a right-back/centre-back for Middlesbrough in the Championship, with 46 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ayling, Ki-Jana Hoever from Stoke City offers a fit score of 89/100 at a market value of €3m, while Matisse Samoise from KAA Gent provides a similar role with a fit score of 88/100 at €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Luke Ayling
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ki-Jana Hoeversimilar↗ | Stoke City | 24 | €3.3m | 95 | 89 |
| 2 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 92 | 89 |
| 3 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 94 | 88 |
| 4 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 88 |
| 5 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 89 | 87 |
| 6 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 7 | Laurin Curdasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 87 |
| 8 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €4.1m | 90 | 87 |
| 9 | Mehmet Aydınsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 24 | €1.5m | 88 | 87 |
| 10 | Jayden Boglesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 26 | €16m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Luke Ayling
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Luke Ayling · strong: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Luke Ayling?
João Lucas (Juventude) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.6m with a 87/100 match to Luke Ayling.
Who is the best-value alternative to Luke Ayling?
Ki-Jana Hoever offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €3.3m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Luke Ayling?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Luke Ayling'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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