Who should replace Habib Keita?
CM/CDMNo team · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHabib Keita's profile ↗
Habib Keita is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, currently without a club. The best replacements for Keita include Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Iker Kortajarena from Huesca, with a fit score of 80/100. Players searching for alternatives to Keita should consider these options for similar tactical roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Maguette Gueyesimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 24 | €2.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Iker Kortajarenasimilar↗ | Huesca | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 23 | €2.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Habib Keita
≈ 100% Habib Keita · medium reliability
≈ 100% Habib Keita · medium reliability
≈ 100% Habib Keita · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Habib Keita?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) does the closest job to Habib Keita, at 94/100 on profile. Maguette Gueye and Youness Lachhab follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Habib Keita?
Yes — Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Habib Keita?
Doppel learns Habib Keita's role profile from his 2025/26 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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