Michael Baidoo alternatives
CM/STPlymouth Argyle · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Baidoo's profile ↗
Michael Baidoo is a central midfielder/striker for Plymouth Argyle in the Championship, with 27 appearances, 10 goals, and 4 assists in 2024. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Baidoo, players like Benito Raman from KV Mechelen, valued at €1m with a fit score of 84/100, and Edin Džeko from FC Schalke 04, also at €1m with a fit score of 83/100, present viable options in similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 88 | 84 |
| 2 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 3 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Edin Džekosimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 40 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 5 | David Minsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 27 | €1.6m | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €700k | 83 | 82 |
| 8 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Antoine Colassinsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €600k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Vegard Erliensimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 28 | €1.0m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Oluwaseun Adewumisimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €700k | 81 | 82 |
| 12 | Carlos Martínsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Baidoo
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Michael Baidoo?
Sem van Duijn (FC Utrecht) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 82/100 match to Michael Baidoo.
Who is the best-value alternative to Michael Baidoo?
Benito Raman offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €800k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Michael Baidoo?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Michael Baidoo'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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