Cheaper alternatives to Ryan Christie
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 in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Christie, consider Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, who has a fit score of 87/100 and a market value of €6m, or Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle, valued at €3m with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 96 | 85 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 26 | €2.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 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, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 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: 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 (1. FC Heidenheim) 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?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €6.5m.
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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