Who should replace Tiemoué Bakayoko?
CM/CDMLorient · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitTiemoué Bakayoko's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Tiemoué Bakayoko, the best-fitting central midfielders are Giulio Maggiore, Carlos Benavídez, João Palhinha. Giulio Maggiore (Salernitana) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Giulio Maggiore at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Tiemoué Bakayoko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Salernitana | 28 | €500k | 93 | 77 |
| 2 | Carlos Benavídezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €1.0m | 93 | 74 |
| 3 | João Palhinhasimilar↗ | Fulham | 31 | €14m | 93 | 73 |
| 4 | Lucas Torrósimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 93 | 73 |
| 5 | Tommaso Pobegasimilar↗ | Bologna | 27 | €8.2m | 92 | 74 |
| 6 | Anuarsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 31 | €700k | 92 | 73 |
| 7 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 32 | €4.8m | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Yohann Magninsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 29 | €900k | 90 | 74 |
| 9 | Yannick Engelhardtsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 25 | €6.5m | 90 | 74 |
| 10 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 75 |
| 11 | Augusto Douglassimilar↗ | Nantes | 29 | €6.8m | 90 | 74 |
| 12 | Andrey Santossimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €39m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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
≈ 100% Tiemoué Bakayoko · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
≈ 100% Tiemoué Bakayoko · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
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 93/100 on profile. Carlos Benavídez and João Palhinha 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 77/100 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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