Who should replace Stefan Bajčetić?
CMLas Palmas · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitStefan Bajčetić's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Stefan Bajčetić, the best-fitting central midfielders are Johnny Cardoso, András Schäfer, Ibrahima Sissoko. Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (71/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ibrahima Sissoko at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Stefan Bajčetić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johnny Cardososimilar↗ | Real Betis | 25 | €19m | 92 | 71 |
| 2 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 72 |
| 3 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 4 | Pathé Ismaël Cisssimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 32 | €1.6m | 89 | 70 |
| 5 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 70 |
| 6 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €53m | 87 | 72 |
| 7 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 87 | 74 |
| 8 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 86 | 73 |
| 9 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 33 | €1.9m | 85 | 71 |
| 10 | Junior Mwangasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €6.4m | 84 | 70 |
| 11 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 72 |
| 12 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 84 | 70 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Stefan Bajčetić
≈ 100% Stefan Bajčetić · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Stefan Bajčetić · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Stefan Bajčetić · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Stefan Bajčetić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis) does the closest job to Stefan Bajčetić, at 92/100 on profile. András Schäfer and Ibrahima Sissoko follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Stefan Bajčetić?
Yes — Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Stefan Bajčetić?
Doppel learns Stefan Bajčetić'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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