Who should replace Amadou Haidara?
CM/CDMRC Lens · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAmadou Haidara's profile ↗
Amadou Haidara is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RC Lens in Ligue 1, with 28 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Haidara include Mikel Vesga from Athletic Club, who has a tactical fit score of 82/100, and Jefferson Lerma from Crystal Palace, with a fit score of 80/100. Both options provide a similar role and could be considered the best replacements for Haidara.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 37 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 24 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 89 | 78 |
| 11 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Amadou Haidara
≈ 100% Amadou Haidara · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Amadou Haidara · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Amadou Haidara · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Amadou Haidara?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jefferson Lerma (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Amadou Haidara, at 93/100 on profile. Mikel Vesga and Ander Herrera follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Amadou Haidara?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Boca Juniors) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Amadou Haidara?
Doppel learns Amadou Haidara's role profile from his 2024/25 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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