Who should replace Bamo Meïté?
CB/RBLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBamo Meïté's profile ↗
Bamo Meïté is a centre-back/right-back for Lorient in Ligue 1, with 25 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Meïté include Nicolás Valentini from Hellas Verona, with a fit score of 82/100, and Rio Hillen of NAC Breda, also with a fit score of 82/100. Players similar to Meïté can enhance defensive stability while offering tactical versatility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Oliver Olsensimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Fatih Aksoysimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 29 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Marco Rentesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 29 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 87 | 79 |
| 10 | James Tarkowskisimilar↗ | Everton | 34 | €5.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bamo Meïté
≈ 100% Bamo Meïté · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Bamo Meïté · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Bamo Meïté · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bamo Meïté?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolás Valentini (Hellas Verona) does the closest job to Bamo Meïté, at 90/100 on profile. Rio Hillen and Oliver Olsen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bamo Meïté?
Yes — Syb Van Ottele (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bamo Meïté?
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