Who should replace Habib Keita?
CM/CDMClermont Foot · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitHabib Keita's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Habib Keita, the best-fitting central midfielders are Carlos Baleba, Pierre Lees Melou, Mateus Fernandes. Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Partey at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Habib Keita
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 92 | 75 |
| 2 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 33 | €4.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 3 | Mateus Fernandessimilar↗ | West Ham United | 22 | €49m | 91 | 75 |
| 4 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 91 | 75 |
| 5 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 73 |
| 6 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 88 | 76 |
| 7 | Mamadou Sangaresimilar↗ | RC Lens | 24 | €39m | 87 | 74 |
| 8 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 10 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 86 | 76 |
| 12 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 86 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Habib Keita
≈ 100% Habib Keita · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Habib Keita · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Habib Keita · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Habib Keita?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Carlos Baleba (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Habib Keita, at 92/100 on profile. Pierre Lees Melou and Mateus Fernandes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Habib Keita?
Yes — Thomas Partey (Arsenal) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Habib Keita?
Doppel learns Habib Keita'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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