Players like Juninho Bacuna
CM/CAM/CDMBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJuninho Bacuna's profile ↗
The players most similar to Juninho Bacuna are Pablo Ibáñez, Alex Scott, Rocco Reitz. Doppel rates Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) a 79/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrian Beck scores 80/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Juninho Bacuna is a dynamic attacking midfielder who excels in creating goal-scoring opportunities through his impressive shot volume and dribbling skills. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 31% of his peers, he showcases a potent combination of creativity and tenacity, winning possession in the attacking third and delivering accurate crosses. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the past three seasons, making him a reliable presence in Birmingham City's midfield.
Strengths: Shots, Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Juninho Bacuna
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 80 |
| 5 | Adrian Becksimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 29 | €1.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 86 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Juninho Bacuna
≈ 100% Juninho Bacuna · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Juninho Bacuna · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Juninho Bacuna · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Juninho Bacuna?
By Doppel's fit score, Pablo Ibáñez (Deportivo Alavés) is the closest profile to Juninho Bacuna, with a 79/100 overall match. Alex Scott and Rocco Reitz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Juninho Bacuna?
Yes. Adrian Beck (1. FC Heidenheim) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Juninho Bacuna?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Juninho Bacuna's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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