Who should replace Tiemoué Bakayoko?
CM/CDMLorient · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiemoué Bakayoko's profile ↗
Tiemoué Bakayoko is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lorient in Ligue 1, with 20 appearances in the 2023/24 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. Players similar to Bakayoko include Giulio Maggiore from Salernitana, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Tommaso Pobega from Bologna, with a fit score of 78/100. If you're looking for the best replacement for Bakayoko, these players could effectively fill his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Tommaso Pobegasimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €8.2m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Ebou Adamssimilar↗ | Derby County | 30 | €700k | 93 | 77 |
| 4 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 93 | 78 |
| 5 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Cher Ndoursimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 22 | €19m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tiemoué Bakayoko
≈ 100% Tiemoué Bakayoko · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tiemoué Bakayoko · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Tiemoué Bakayoko · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tiemoué Bakayoko?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) does the closest job to Tiemoué Bakayoko, at 94/100 on profile. Tommaso Pobega and Ebou Adams follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tiemoué Bakayoko?
Yes — Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tiemoué Bakayoko?
Doppel learns Tiemoué Bakayoko's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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