Players like Tiemoué Bakayoko
CM/CDMLorient · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiemoué Bakayoko's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tiemoué Bakayoko are Giulio Maggiore, Terry Devlin, Samú Costa. Doppel rates Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Giulio Maggiore scores 81/100 at about €500k. Data as of September 2026.
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Tiemoué Bakayoko is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, as evidenced by his exceptional tackling and interception stats in the top 7% of his positional peers. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 30%, his aerial ability and goal contributions add value to his game. With a solid track record of availability, having missed only 13 games over the past three seasons, Bakayoko remains a durable option in the heart of midfield.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won, Duels won. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tiemoué Bakayoko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiemoué Bakayoko
≈ 100% Tiemoué Bakayoko · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tiemoué Bakayoko · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Tiemoué Bakayoko · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tiemoué Bakayoko?
By Doppel's fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) is the closest profile to Tiemoué Bakayoko, with a 81/100 overall match. Terry Devlin and Samú Costa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tiemoué Bakayoko?
Yes. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tiemoué Bakayoko?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tiemoué Bakayoko'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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