Players like Claudio Baeza
CM/CDMVélez Sarsfield · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitClaudio Baeza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Claudio Baeza are Florian Tardieu, Stefan Džodić, Peru Nolaskoain. Doppel rates Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) a 77/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Florian Tardieu scores 77/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Claudio Baeza
Claudio Baeza is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up opposition play with top-tier tackling and interception stats. His elite defensive metrics place him among the top 11% of his peers, showcasing his ability to dominate duels and aerial contests, making him a reliable presence in midfield. With remarkable durability, having missed only four games in the last three seasons, Baeza is a steadfast asset for Vélez Sarsfield, bringing grit and resilience to the team's engine room.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won, Clearances. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Claudio Baeza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 89 | 76 |
| 10 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 88 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Claudio Baeza
≈ 100% Claudio Baeza · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Claudio Baeza · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Claudio Baeza · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Claudio Baeza?
By Doppel's fit score, Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) is the closest profile to Claudio Baeza, with a 77/100 overall match. Stefan Džodić and Peru Nolaskoain are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Claudio Baeza?
Yes. Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Claudio Baeza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Claudio Baeza's 2026 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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