Players like Abdellah Baallal
CMClermont Foot · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdellah Baallal's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdellah Baallal are Julian Niehues, Santiago Castañeda, Andreas Müller. Doppel rates Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iyad Mohamed scores 81/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Abdellah Baallal is a robust, defensive-minded central midfielder, excelling in aerial duels with a top 22% ranking among his peers. While he may not be a creative playmaker, his durability stands out, having missed no games in the last three seasons, proving his reliability on the pitch. Despite some limitations in offensive contributions, his ability to dominate in the air makes him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play and providing stability in midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abdellah Baallal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdellah Baallal
≈ 100% Abdellah Baallal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Abdellah Baallal · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Abdellah Baallal · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdellah Baallal?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest profile to Abdellah Baallal, with a 81/100 overall match. Santiago Castañeda and Andreas Müller are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdellah Baallal?
Yes. Iyad Mohamed (Pau FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdellah Baallal?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdellah Baallal's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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