Ryan Christie alternatives
CM/CDMBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRyan Christie's profile ↗
Ryan Christie is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Bournemouth in the Premier League, with 26 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Christie, players like Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m and with a fit score of 86/100, and Eric Ebimbe from FC Schalke 04, valued at €6m with the same fit score, offer similar roles at lower market values.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 96 | 85 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 33 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ryan Christie
≈ 100% Ryan Christie · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Ryan Christie · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ryan Christie · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ryan Christie?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Ryan Christie.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ryan Christie?
Filip Krastev offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €2.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ryan Christie?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ryan Christie'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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