Cheaper alternatives to Liam Kitching
CBCoventry City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Kitching's profile ↗
Liam Kitching is a centre-back for Coventry City in the Championship, with 38 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Kitching, Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) and Linus Gechter (Hertha BSC) both offer strong fit scores of 88/100 and market values of €4m and €3m, respectively. Additionally, Ross Sykes (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise) and Gabriele Guarino (Empoli) are also viable budget options, each with a fit score of 88/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Liam Kitching
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 89 | 88 |
| 3 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 92 | 88 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 90 | 88 |
| 5 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 88 |
| 6 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 93 | 88 |
| 7 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 93 | 88 |
| 8 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Henrik Heggheimsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Maximilian Bauersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Kitching
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: xG + xA, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Liam Kitching · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Liam Kitching?
Danny Bakker (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 88/100 match to Liam Kitching.
Who is the best-value alternative to Liam Kitching?
Emin Bayram offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €3.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Liam Kitching?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Liam Kitching'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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