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 Heidenheim) 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 October 2026.
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Abdellah Baallal is a reliable and durable central midfielder known for his aerial prowess, winning a notable percentage of duels. While he may not excel in dribbling or passing accuracy, his consistent presence in midfield and ability to dominate the air make him a valuable asset. With no games missed in the last three seasons, Baallal's resilience further solidifies his role as a dependable option for Clermont Foot in Ligue 2.
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 Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 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 closest look-alike to Abdellah Baallal?
Statistically, Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) is the closest look-alike to Abdellah Baallal — a 81/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Abdellah Baallal?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) 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 (Casa Pia) 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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