Cheaper alternatives to Max Johnston
RBDerby County · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMax Johnston's profile ↗
Max Johnston is a right-back for Derby County in the Championship, with 15 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Johnston, consider Gary Magnee of Cercle Brugge, Tiago Manso from Tondela, and Deian Sorescu of Gaziantep FK, all fitting well with scores of 84/100 and market values ranging from €1m to €2m.
12 cheaper alternatives to Max Johnston
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 85 | 84 |
| 2 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 87 | 84 |
| 3 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 84 | 84 |
| 4 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 83 | 84 |
| 5 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 6 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €2.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Pedro Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 23 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 83 | 81 |
| 12 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 27 | €1.1m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Max Johnston
≈ 100% Max Johnston · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Max Johnston · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Max Johnston · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Max Johnston?
David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 84/100 match to Max Johnston.
Who is the best-value alternative to Max Johnston?
Gary Magnee offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €2.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Max Johnston?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Max Johnston'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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