Cheaper alternatives to Juninho Bacuna
CM/CAM/CDMBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuninho Bacuna's profile ↗
Juninho Bacuna is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 13 appearances and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Bacuna, players like Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, and Florian Sotoca from RC Lens all present similar roles at a market value of €1m, with fit scores of 82/100 and 80/100 respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 85 | 82 |
| 2 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 80 | 81 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 81 | 80 |
| 4 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 82 | 80 |
| 5 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 77 | 79 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 9 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 82 | 79 |
| 10 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €800k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Frederik Schmahlsimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 24 | €800k | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juninho Bacuna
≈ 100% Juninho Bacuna · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Juninho Bacuna · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Juninho Bacuna · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Juninho Bacuna?
Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 82/100 match to Juninho Bacuna.
Who is the best-value alternative to Juninho Bacuna?
Kevin Sessa offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 82/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Juninho Bacuna?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Juninho Bacuna'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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