Who should replace Carlos Baleba?
CM/CDMBrighton & Hove Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCarlos Baleba's profile ↗
Carlos Baleba is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Baleba include Anouar El Azzouzi from PEC Zwolle, Jakub Piotrowski from Udinese, and Stije Resink from Almere City, all showing a tactical fit score of 78/100. These players demonstrate similar attributes and roles, making them suitable alternatives for those seeking players like Baleba.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Jorthy Mokiosimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 18 | €7.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Moussa Baradjisimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 21 | €17m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 87 | 76 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Carlos Baleba
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Carlos Baleba · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Carlos Baleba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) does the closest job to Carlos Baleba, at 91/100 on profile. Jakub Piotrowski and Stije Resink follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Carlos Baleba?
Yes — Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 78/100 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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