Players like Tom Dele-Bashiru
CM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Dele-Bashiru's profile ↗
Tom Dele-Bashiru is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Watford in the Championship, with 28 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Dele-Bashiru include Jesús Álvarez from Huesca, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Iddrisu Baba from Almería, with a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable players are Amadou Diawara from Leganés and Javi Villar from Albacete Balompié, both with fit scores of 79/100.
About Tom Dele-Bashiru
Tom Dele-Bashiru is a robust defensive midfielder with a knack for dominating aerial duels, ranking in the top 2% of his peers in that area. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 46%, he showcases solid reliability and durability, having missed only 16 games over the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions are limited, his defensive presence and ability to win headers make him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play.
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↗ | Lecco | 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 · data: Sofascore, 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 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.
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