Players like Ibrahima Ba
CBFamalicão · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIbrahima Ba's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ibrahima Ba are Dan Zagadou, Alejandro Catena, Ze Vitor. Doppel rates Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) a 86/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolás Otamendi scores 84/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
About Ibrahima Ba
Ibrahima Ba is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball from deep, evidenced by his elite long ball accuracy, ranking in the top 4% among his peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 18%, he demonstrates solid overall quality and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he could improve in aerial duels, his ability to initiate attacks from the back makes him a valuable asset for any team looking to build from defense.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Shots. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ibrahima Ba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 93 | 86 |
| 2 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Nicolás Otamendisimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.1m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ibrahima Ba
≈ 100% Ibrahima Ba · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ibrahima Ba · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ibrahima Ba · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ibrahima Ba?
By Doppel's fit score, Dan Zagadou (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Ibrahima Ba, with a 86/100 overall match. Alejandro Catena and Ze Vitor are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ibrahima Ba?
Yes. Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ibrahima Ba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ibrahima Ba's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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