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 (PEC Zwolle) 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 September 2026.
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Carlos Baleba is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play and winning duels, placing him in the top 2% of his positional peers for tackles and interceptions. His ability to regain possession in the attacking third and successful dribbling further enhances his impact on the game. With an impressive durability record, missing only one game in three seasons, he stands out as a reliable presence in midfield, though his overall rating indicates room for growth among his peers.
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↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 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↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 86 | 78 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 84 | 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 best replacement for Carlos Baleba?
By Doppel's fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) 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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