Players like Pape Meissa Ba
STRed Star FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Meissa Ba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pape Meissa Ba are Josh Sargent, Willian José, Joël Piroe. Doppel rates Josh Sargent (Norwich City) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Willian José scores 81/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of October 2026.
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Pape Meissa Ba is a reliable and durable striker, showcasing a solid presence in the attacking third with 11 goals in 34 appearances this season. While he doesn't excel in duels or defensive contributions, his ability to find the net and link play makes him a valuable asset for Red Star FC. With no games missed in the last three seasons, Ba demonstrates impressive reliability, making him a consistent option up front.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pape Meissa Ba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Willian Josésimilar↗ | Bahia | 35 | €1.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 26 | €18m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 29 | €6.5m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Meissa Ba
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Pape Meissa Ba?
Statistically, Josh Sargent (Norwich City) is the closest look-alike to Pape Meissa Ba — a 81/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Pape Meissa Ba?
By Doppel's fit score, Josh Sargent (Norwich City) is the closest profile to Pape Meissa Ba, with a 81/100 overall match. Willian José and Joël Piroe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pape Meissa Ba?
Yes. Willian José (Bahia) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pape Meissa Ba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pape Meissa Ba's 2024/25 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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