Players like Carlos Baleba
CM/CDMBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Baleba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Carlos Baleba are Anouar El Azzouzi, Jakub Piotrowski, Stije Resink. Doppel rates Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby scores 80/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of October 2026.
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Carlos Baleba is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and winning duels, ranking in the top 2% for tackles and interceptions. His ability to regain possession in advanced areas showcases his proactive approach, while his successful dribbling adds an unexpected layer to his game. Despite being in the bottom 49% of his positional peers for overall quality, his durability, missing only one game in three seasons, makes him a reliable asset for any team.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Carlos Baleba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €7.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | Lorient | 21 | €1.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Baleba
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Carlos Baleba?
Statistically, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest look-alike to Carlos Baleba — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Baleba?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (Fortuna Düsseldorf) is the closest profile to Carlos Baleba, with a 78/100 overall match. Jakub Piotrowski and Stije Resink are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Carlos Baleba?
Yes. Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Carlos Baleba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Carlos Baleba'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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