Cheaper alternatives to Joel Chima Fujita
CM/CDMFC St. Pauli · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoel Chima Fujita's profile ↗
Joel Chima Fujita is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC St. Pauli in the Bundesliga, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Fujita, consider Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 87/100, or Cameron Puertas from Werder Bremen, valued at €7m with a fit score of 86/100. Other options include Abdelkahar Kadri from KAA Gent and Eric Ebimbe from Stade Brestois, both offering solid performances at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 89 | 84 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joel Chima Fujita
≈ 100% Joel Chima Fujita · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joel Chima Fujita · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Joel Chima Fujita · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Joel Chima Fujita?
Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.7m with a 84/100 match to Joel Chima Fujita.
Who is the best-value alternative to Joel Chima Fujita?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Joel Chima Fujita?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Joel Chima Fujita'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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