Cheaper alternatives to Kai Wagner
LBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKai Wagner's profile ↗
Kai Wagner is a left-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 16 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Wagner, Tim Handwerker from Arminia Bielefeld offers a fit score of 87/100 at a market value of €1m, while Jeff Hardeveld from SC Telstar is a budget option with a fit score of 86/100 and no market value.
12 cheaper alternatives to Kai Wagner
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Dean Jamessimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 26 | €1.6m | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 86 | 84 |
| 7 | Reinaldosimilar↗ | Mirassol | 37 | €400k | 84 | 84 |
| 8 | Tobias Mohrsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 31 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 92 | 83 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kai Wagner
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kai Wagner · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Kai Wagner?
Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 87/100 match to Kai Wagner.
Who is the best-value alternative to Kai Wagner?
Tim Handwerker offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Kai Wagner?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Kai Wagner'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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