Cheaper alternatives to Junior Mwanga
CM/CDM/CBRC Strasbourg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJunior Mwanga's profile ↗
Junior Mwanga is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RC Strasbourg in Ligue 1, aged 23, with a market value of €6m. Players similar to Mwanga include Irakli Yegoian and Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, both fitting well with scores of 89/100 and 88/100, respectively, and valued at €2m and €1m, making them cheaper alternatives to Mwanga. Kevin Sessa and Juninho Bacuna also present budget options with fit scores of 87/100 and values of €1m and €2m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 89 |
| 2 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 88 | 88 |
| 3 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 87 |
| 4 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 86 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 88 | 86 |
| 10 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 86 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Junior Mwanga
≈ 100% Junior Mwanga · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Junior Mwanga · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Junior Mwanga · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Junior Mwanga?
Charlie Patiño (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 87/100 match to Junior Mwanga.
Who is the best-value alternative to Junior Mwanga?
Irakli Yegoian offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €1.7m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Junior Mwanga?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Junior Mwanga'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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