Players like Ivan Šunjić
CM/CDMBirmingham City · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIvan Šunjić's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ivan Šunjić are Tom Ducrocq, Alessandro Bellemo, Everson Junior. Doppel rates Tom Ducrocq (Bastia) a 80/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of August 2026.
About Ivan Šunjić
Ivan Šunjić is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play with his impressive tackle and interception stats, placing him in the top 19% of his peers. While his offensive contributions and overall impact are currently below elite standards, his durability is a notable asset, having missed only three games in the last three seasons. He brings a gritty presence to the midfield, making him a reliable option for any side looking to strengthen their defensive core.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ivan Šunjić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 2 | Alessandro Bellemosimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Benjamin Laturnussimilar↗ | Örgryte IS | 23 | €300k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Florian Flicksimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 26 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Joel Silvasimilar↗ | Boavista | 23 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Zico Buurmeestersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 24 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ivan Šunjić
≈ 100% Ivan Šunjić · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Ivan Šunjić · low reliability
≈ 100% Ivan Šunjić · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ivan Šunjić?
By Doppel's fit score, Tom Ducrocq (Bastia) is the closest profile to Ivan Šunjić, with a 80/100 overall match. Alessandro Bellemo and Everson Junior are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ivan Šunjić?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ivan Šunjić?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ivan Šunjić's 2023/24 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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