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 October 2026.
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Thierno Ballo profiles as a hardworking left winger, known for his defensive contributions and ability to win possession in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 8% of his positional peers, his tenacity is evident through his top 11% tackles and interceptions, making him a valuable asset in pressing situations. While finishing remains a concern, his availability is a plus, having missed only seven games over the past three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch.
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↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 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 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €11m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €23m | 87 | 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 closest look-alike to Thierno Ballo?
Statistically, Jon Magunazelaia (Eibar) is the closest look-alike to Thierno Ballo — a 79/100 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 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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