Who should replace Carlos Baleba?
CM/CDMBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Baleba's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Carlos Baleba, the best-fitting central midfielders are András Schäfer, Alejandro Rego Mora, Jakub Piotrowski. András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Carlos Baleba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 72 |
| 2 | Alejandro Rego Morasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €5.5m | 89 | 71 |
| 3 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 88 | 73 |
| 4 | Mohamed Kabasimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 72 |
| 5 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 88 | 73 |
| 6 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 31 | €2.6m | 87 | 71 |
| 7 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 87 | 72 |
| 8 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 86 | 72 |
| 9 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 86 | 72 |
| 10 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 85 | 73 |
| 11 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 25 | €2.1m | 84 | 72 |
| 12 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 84 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Baleba
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Baleba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, András Schäfer (1. FC Union Berlin) does the closest job to Carlos Baleba, at 91/100 on profile. Alejandro Rego Mora and Jakub Piotrowski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Baleba?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Carlos Baleba?
Doppel learns Carlos Baleba's role profile from his 2025/26 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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