Players like Alex Baena
LMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Baena's profile ↗
The players most similar to Alex Baena are Dwight McNeil, Chris Führich, Mitchel Bakker. Doppel rates Dwight McNeil (Everton) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mitchel Bakker scores 86/100 at about €2.7m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Alex Baena
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €19m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €12m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Mitchel Bakkersimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €2.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 28 | €19m | 95 | 86 |
| 5 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Federico Dimarcosimilar↗ | Inter | 28 | €48m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 19 | €29m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Sebastian Nanasisimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 23 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Diego Lópezsimilar↗ | Valencia | 22 | €9.6m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Álvaro Garcíasimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €31m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Baena
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Baena?
By Doppel's fit score, Dwight McNeil (Everton) is the closest profile to Alex Baena, with a 87/100 overall match. Chris Führich and Mitchel Bakker are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex Baena?
Yes. Mitchel Bakker (Lille) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €2.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alex Baena?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alex Baena's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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