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 (Bari) 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 October 2026.
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Tiemoué Bakayoko is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aggressive tackling and aerial prowess, making him a strong anchor in the midfield. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 30% of his positional peers, he excels in winning duels and interceptions, showcasing his ability to disrupt the opposition's play. With just 13 games missed in the last three seasons, he demonstrates durability and reliability, adding value to any squad seeking a tenacious presence in the heart of the pitch.
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↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 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↗ | No team | 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 closest look-alike to Tiemoué Bakayoko?
Statistically, Giulio Maggiore (Bari) is the closest look-alike to Tiemoué Bakayoko — a 81/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tiemoué Bakayoko?
By Doppel's fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Bari) 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 (Bari) 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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