Players like Pape Meissa Ba
STRed Star FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Meissa Ba's profile ↗
Pape Meissa Ba is a striker for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, having made 18 appearances in the 2024/25 season, scoring 10 goals and providing 2 assists. Players similar to Ba include Willian José (Bahia, fit 81/100) and Josh Sargent (Norwich City, fit 81/100), both showcasing comparable scoring abilities and roles. Additionally, Joël Piroe (Leeds United, fit 82/100) also reflects a similar statistical profile.
About Pape Meissa Ba
Pape Meissa Ba is a reliable, durable striker known for his ability to find the back of the net, contributing 11 goals in 34 appearances this season. While his Sofascore rating places him in the top 30% of his peers, he is not particularly distinguished in duels or defensive actions, which are less critical for his role. His consistent availability over three seasons underscores his reliability as a front-line option for Red Star FC.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pape Meissa Ba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willian Josésimilar↗ | Bahia | 35 | €1.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 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↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €6.5m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Meissa Ba
≈ 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
≈ 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 best replacement for Pape Meissa Ba?
By Doppel's fit score, Willian José (Bahia) is the closest profile to Pape Meissa Ba, with a 81/100 overall match. Josh Sargent 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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