Players like Yasser Balde
CBStade Lavallois · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitYasser Balde's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yasser Balde are Ethan Amundsen-Day, Malcom Bokele, Wagner Leonardo. Doppel rates Ethan Amundsen-Day (HamKam) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Miguel Nóbrega scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of August 2026.
About Yasser Balde
Yasser Balde is a ball-playing centre-back known for his ability to deliver precise long balls, ranking in the top 16% among his peers. While his overall performance sits in the bottom 47%, his aerial prowess and capacity to contribute offensively with shots highlight his unique skill set. With only four games missed in the last three seasons, Balde proves to be a durable and reliable presence in defense, albeit he may need to improve his tackling and duel success to elevate his game further.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Shots, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yasser Balde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethan Amundsen-Daysimilar↗ | HamKam | 21 | €1.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 5 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 26 | €400k | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 8 | Cacásimilar↗ | Corinthians | 27 | €1.5m | 86 | 86 |
| 9 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 85 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yasser Balde
≈ 100% Yasser Balde · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Yasser Balde · low reliability
≈ 100% Yasser Balde · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yasser Balde?
By Doppel's fit score, Ethan Amundsen-Day (HamKam) is the closest profile to Yasser Balde, with a 81/100 overall match. Malcom Bokele and Wagner Leonardo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yasser Balde?
Yes. Miguel Nóbrega (Rio Ave) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yasser Balde?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yasser Balde's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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