Players like Mehdi Baaloudj
STRodez AF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMehdi Baaloudj's profile ↗
Mehdi Baaloudj is a striker for Rodez AF in Ligue 2, aged 25, with a record of 25 appearances, 2 goals, and 1 assist during the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Baaloudj include Cristian Shpendi from Cesena, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Javi Puado from Espanyol, with a fit score of 77/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking similar attacking options.
About Mehdi Baaloudj
Mehdi Baaloudj presents as a struggling forward, lacking the standout metrics typical of his position. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 13% among strikers, indicating significant room for improvement. While he showcases durability with only six games missed over the past three seasons, his impact in the attacking third and aerial dueling leaves much to be desired, making him a less effective option in the final third.
Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mehdi Baaloudj
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristian Shpendisimilar↗ | Cesena | 23 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Johan Gomezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €700k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Paulos Abrahamsimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 24 | €1.6m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Amine El Ouazzanisimilar↗ | Guingamp | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Lion Lauberbachsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 28 | €2.3m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Marcos Fernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 23 | €1.5m | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Dante Vanzeirsimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €1.6m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Gift Orbansimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 24 | €7.3m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Benito Ramansimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €800k | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Victor Edvardsensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 30 | €900k | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mehdi Baaloudj?
By Doppel's fit score, Cristian Shpendi (Cesena) is the closest profile to Mehdi Baaloudj, with a 81/100 overall match. Javi Puado and Johan Gomez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mehdi Baaloudj?
Yes. Johan Gomez (Eintracht Braunschweig) plays a similar striker role and rates 79/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mehdi Baaloudj?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mehdi Baaloudj'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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