Cheaper alternatives to Ivan Šunjić
CM/CDMBirmingham City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Šunjić's profile ↗
Ivan Šunjić is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 36 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Šunjić, players like Noah Naujoks (Excelsior, Eredivisie), Tomy Carbonell (Real Sociedad B, LaLiga 2), and Tom Ducrocq (Bastia, Ligue 2) all have a fit score of 80/100 and a market value of €1m, offering a similar role at a lower price point.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ivan Šunjić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 76 | 80 |
| 2 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Thijs Oostingsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €900k | 79 | 80 |
| 5 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 81 | 79 |
| 7 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Nordin Bukalasimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 21 | €600k | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 85 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Šunjić
≈ 100% Ivan Šunjić · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ivan Šunjić · low reliability
≈ 100% Ivan Šunjić · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ivan Šunjić?
Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €100k with a 79/100 match to Ivan Šunjić.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ivan Šunjić?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 80/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ivan Šunjić?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ivan Šunjić'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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