Craig Forsyth alternatives
LB/CBDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCraig Forsyth's profile ↗
Craig Forsyth is a left-back/centre-back for Derby County in the Championship, with 19 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Forsyth, consider Boy Kemper from NAC Breda, who has a fit score of 86/100 and a market value of €1m, or Damian van der Haar from PEC Zwolle, also with a fit score of 86/100 but valued at €0m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Damian van der Haarsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €400k | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 4 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 85 | 84 |
| 12 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Craig Forsyth
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Big chances created, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Craig Forsyth · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Craig Forsyth?
Damian van der Haar (PEC Zwolle) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 86/100 match to Craig Forsyth.
Who is the best-value alternative to Craig Forsyth?
Boy Kemper offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Craig Forsyth?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Craig Forsyth'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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