Players like Franco Baldassarra
CM/CDMClub Atlético Platense · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranco Baldassarra's profile ↗
Franco Baldassarra is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Club Atlético Platense in the Argentine Liga Profesional, having made 18 appearances in 2025. Notable matches include his performance against Defensa y Justicia with a fit score of 81/100, and a game against Vélez Sarsfield with a fit score of 80/100. For those searching for players similar to Baldassarra, consider Julian Niehues, Alessandro Sersanti, or Nicolas Schiavi, who exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Franco Baldassarra
Franco Baldassarra is a tenacious defensive midfielder with a knack for winning aerial duels, ranking in the top 17% of his peers in that area. However, his overall performance places him in the bottom 30%, indicating room for improvement in creating goal-scoring opportunities. While he has battled injuries, limiting his availability, his ability to dominate the air makes him a valuable asset in midfield battles.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: 22 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Franco Baldassarra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Alessandro Sersantisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 24 | €1.9m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Maguette Gueyesimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Franco Baldassarra
≈ 100% Franco Baldassarra · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Franco Baldassarra · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Franco Baldassarra · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Franco Baldassarra?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Kaiserslautern) is the closest profile to Franco Baldassarra, with a 81/100 overall match. Alessandro Sersanti and Nicolas Schiavi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Franco Baldassarra?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Franco Baldassarra?
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