Cheaper alternatives to Juninho Bacuna
CM/CAM/CDMBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuninho Bacuna's profile ↗
The best budget alternatives to Juninho Bacuna are Kevin Sessa, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas, Miguel Reisinho. Kevin Sessa (1. FC Heidenheim) rates 81/100 as a match at about €800k, below Juninho Bacuna's ~€1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 cheaper alternatives to Juninho Bacuna
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 2 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 79 | 81 |
| 3 | Miguel Reisinhosimilar↗ | Boavista | 27 | €500k | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 80 | 79 |
| 5 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 81 | 79 |
| 7 | Jacksonsimilar↗ | İstanbulspor | 27 | €200k | 78 | 79 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 79 |
| 9 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 81 | 78 |
| 11 | Tanguy Coulibalysimilar↗ | Montpellier | 25 | €1.3m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 83 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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
≈ 100% Juninho Bacuna · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Juninho Bacuna?
Jackson (İstanbulspor) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €200k with a 79/100 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 81/100 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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