Matt Targett alternatives
LBMiddlesbrough · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt Targett's profile ↗
Matt Targett is a left-back for Middlesbrough in the Championship, having made 45 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Targett, Cristiano Biraghi from Torino offers a fit score of 89/100 at a market value of €1m, while Tim Handwerker from Arminia Bielefeld and Dean James from Go Ahead Eagles both provide solid options at €1m and €2m respectively, with fit scores of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Torino | 34 | €900k | 96 | 89 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 6 | Joachim Soltvedtsimilar↗ | SK Brann | 31 | €700k | 94 | 86 |
| 7 | Tiago Araújosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Bas Kuiperssimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 32 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 85 | 84 |
| 12 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt Targett
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matt Targett · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matt Targett?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 87/100 match to Matt Targett.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matt Targett?
Cristiano Biraghi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matt Targett?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Matt Targett'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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