Players like Thierno Ballo
LW/STMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThierno Ballo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Thierno Ballo are Jon Magunazelaia, Mateo Joseph, Diego Collado. Doppel rates Jon Magunazelaia (Eibar) a 79/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Diego Collado scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Thierno Ballo is a tenacious left winger with a defensive edge, showcasing impressive tackling and interception abilities that place him in the top 11% of his positional peers. While he struggles to find the net, his work rate and ability to win possession in the attacking third (top 17%) make him a valuable asset in pressing situations. With only a few games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable option for any squad.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Thierno Ballo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Magunazelaiasimilar↗ | Eibar | 25 | €800k | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Mateo Josephsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €3.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Diego Colladosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 25 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Pablo Duránsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 25 | €4.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Soufiane Hetlisimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €11m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Thierno Ballo
≈ 100% Thierno Ballo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Thierno Ballo · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Thierno Ballo · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Thierno Ballo?
By Doppel's fit score, Jon Magunazelaia (Eibar) is the closest profile to Thierno Ballo, with a 79/100 overall match. Mateo Joseph and Diego Collado are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Thierno Ballo?
Yes. Diego Collado (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar left winger role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Thierno Ballo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Thierno Ballo's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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