Who should replace Pape Meissa Ba?
STRed Star FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Meissa Ba's profile ↗
Pape Meissa Ba is a striker for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, where he has made 18 appearances, scoring 10 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Ba, Joël Piroe from Leeds United offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Josh Sargent from Norwich City follows closely with a fit score of 81/100. Both players demonstrate similar attacking capabilities, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pietro Iemmellosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 34 | €800k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Josh Sargentsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €15m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Willian Josésimilar↗ | Bahia | 35 | €1.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Esteban Lepaulsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 26 | €32m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Žan Vipotniksimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €21m | 91 | 78 |
| 7 | Wilfried Kangasimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.8m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Ciro Immobilesimilar↗ | No team | 36 | €1.7m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Derby County | 35 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Samu Aghehowasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 22 | €46m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Meissa Ba
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Pape Meissa Ba · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Meissa Ba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Pietro Iemmello (Catanzaro) does the closest job to Pape Meissa Ba, at 93/100 on profile. Josh Sargent and Willian José follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pape Meissa Ba?
Yes — Pietro Iemmello (Catanzaro) plays a similar striker role at roughly €800k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pape Meissa Ba?
Doppel learns Pape Meissa Ba's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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