Who should replace Abdellah Baallal?
CMClermont Foot · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdellah Baallal's profile ↗
Abdellah Baallal is a central midfielder for Clermont Foot in Ligue 2. Players who can replace Baallal include Julian Niehues from 1. FC Heidenheim, with a fit score of 81/100, and Stanko Jurić from Real Valladolid, who has a fit score of 80/100. Both players provide a similar tactical role, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking a comparable midfielder.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Youness Lachhabsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 28 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Andreas Müllersimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 26 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 7 | Joffrey Bultelsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 25 | €400k | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Danilo Cataldisimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €3.7m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 12 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdellah Baallal
≈ 100% Abdellah Baallal · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Abdellah Baallal · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Abdellah Baallal · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdellah Baallal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stanko Jurić (Real Valladolid) does the closest job to Abdellah Baallal, at 94/100 on profile. Julian Niehues and Youness Lachhab follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abdellah Baallal?
Yes — Joffrey Bultel (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Abdellah Baallal?
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