Players like Mehdi Baaloudj
STRodez AF · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMehdi Baaloudj's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mehdi Baaloudj are Cristian Shpendi, Javi Puado, Johan Gomez. Doppel rates Cristian Shpendi (Cesena) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Johan Gomez scores 79/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mehdi Baaloudj profiles as a struggling striker, lacking the offensive impact typically expected from his position. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 8% of his peers, highlighting significant challenges in goal contribution and overall effectiveness. While he has been broadly reliable in terms of availability, his limited ability to win aerial duels and create chances in the attacking third raises concerns about his role in a competitive side.
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 · 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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