Players like Michael Baidoo
CM/STPlymouth Argyle · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Baidoo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michael Baidoo are Eldor Shomurodov, Josh Maja, Tommy Conway. Doppel rates Eldor Shomurodov (Başakşehir FK) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores 84/100 at about €2.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Michael Baidoo is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for goal-scoring, reflecting his dual role as both a central playmaker and a striker. Boasting a Sofascore rating in the top 16% of his peers, he excels at finding the net, averaging a commendable number of non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. With only 12 games missed over the last three seasons, he proves to be a durable and reliable asset for Plymouth Argyle, making him a key component in their attacking strategies.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 12 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michael Baidoo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Josh Majasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €4.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Tommy Conwaysimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 24 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Kaio Jorgesimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 24 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Julian Justvansimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Franjo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €15m | 89 | 87 |
| 11 | Matías Fernández-Pardosimilar↗ | Lille | 21 | €38m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Baidoo
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Michael Baidoo?
Statistically, Eldor Shomurodov (Başakşehir FK) is the closest look-alike to Michael Baidoo — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Michael Baidoo?
By Doppel's fit score, Eldor Shomurodov (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Michael Baidoo, with a 84/100 overall match. Josh Maja and Tommy Conway are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michael Baidoo?
Yes. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €2.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michael Baidoo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michael Baidoo's 2024 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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