Players like Tom Dele-Bashiru
CM/CDMAris Thessaloniki · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Dele-Bashiru's profile ↗
The players most similar to Tom Dele-Bashiru are Jesús Álvarez, Iddrisu Baba, Amadou Diawara. Doppel rates Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ahmed Kashi scores 77/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Tom Dele-Bashiru is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels, where he ranks in the top 2% of his positional peers. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 47%, he showcases reliability and presence in the midfield, contributing defensively over 28 appearances this season. While his attacking output may not shine, his durability and ability to dominate in the air make him a valuable asset for any team looking to strengthen their defensive core.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Tom Dele-Bashiru
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 30 | €900k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Amadou Diawarasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Fofanasimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 23 | €3.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Ahmed Kashisimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 38 | €100k | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Dele-Bashiru
≈ 100% Tom Dele-Bashiru · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Tom Dele-Bashiru · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Tom Dele-Bashiru · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Tom Dele-Bashiru?
Statistically, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) is the closest look-alike to Tom Dele-Bashiru — a 80/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Tom Dele-Bashiru?
By Doppel's fit score, Jesús Álvarez (Huesca) is the closest profile to Tom Dele-Bashiru, with a 80/100 overall match. Iddrisu Baba and Amadou Diawara are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Tom Dele-Bashiru?
Yes. Ahmed Kashi (Annecy FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Tom Dele-Bashiru?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Tom Dele-Bashiru'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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