Who should replace Milan Badelj?
CDM/CMGenoa · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMilan Badelj's profile ↗
Milan Badelj is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Genoa in Serie A, with 23 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players who can replace Badelj include Darko Nejašmić from NEC Nijmegen, boasting a fit score of 81/100, and Amir Richardson of Le Havre, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silas Andersensimilar↗ | BK Häcken | 22 | €7.2m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Aljoscha Kemleinsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €11m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Lewis Mileysimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 20 | €27m | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Bryan Cristantesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 31 | €7.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Paris FC | 33 | €4.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Milan Badelj
≈ 100% Milan Badelj · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Milan Badelj · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Milan Badelj · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Milan Badelj?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Silas Andersen (BK Häcken) does the closest job to Milan Badelj, at 93/100 on profile. Darko Nejašmić and Amir Richardson follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Milan Badelj?
Yes — Melle Meulensteen (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €2.4m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Milan Badelj?
Doppel learns Milan Badelj's role profile from his 2024/25 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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