Who should replace Tom Ducrocq?
CDM/CMBastia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTom Ducrocq's profile ↗
Tom Ducrocq is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Bastia in Ligue 2, with 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Ducrocq include Abdellah Baallal from Clermont Foot, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07, also with a fit score of 82/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role.
Best replacements for Tom Ducrocq
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Antonio Pachecosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 24 | €700k | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Christian Comottosimilar↗ | Spezia | 18 | €5.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Tom Ducrocq
≈ 100% Tom Ducrocq · medium reliability
≈ 100% Tom Ducrocq · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Tom Ducrocq · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Tom Ducrocq?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) does the closest job to Tom Ducrocq, at 93/100 on profile. Santiago Castañeda and Stanko Jurić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Tom Ducrocq?
Yes — Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €100k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Tom Ducrocq?
Doppel learns Tom Ducrocq's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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