Cheaper alternatives to Benjamin Nelson
CBLeicester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBenjamin Nelson's profile ↗
Benjamin Nelson is a centre-back for Leicester City in the Championship, with 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Nelson, consider Justin Hubner from Fortuna Sittard, who has a fit score of 82/100 and a market value of €1m, or Maximilian Großer of Arminia Bielefeld, valued at €1m with a fit score of 81/100.
12 cheaper alternatives to Benjamin Nelson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 82 | 82 |
| 2 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 81 | 81 |
| 3 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 83 | 81 |
| 4 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 79 | 81 |
| 5 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 6 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | David Sousasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 80 | 79 |
| 12 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Benjamin Nelson
≈ 100% Benjamin Nelson · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Benjamin Nelson · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Benjamin Nelson · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Benjamin Nelson?
Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 81/100 match to Benjamin Nelson.
Who is the best-value alternative to Benjamin Nelson?
Justin Hubner offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Benjamin Nelson?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Benjamin Nelson'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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