Who should replace Balthazar Pierret?
CM/CDMLecce · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitBalthazar Pierret's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Balthazar Pierret, the best-fitting central midfielders are Stefan Bajčetić, Patrizio Masini, Iddrisu Baba. Stefan Bajčetić (Las Palmas) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (72/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sergio Ruiz at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Balthazar Pierret
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Bajčetićsimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 20 | €3.9m | 95 | 72 |
| 2 | Patrizio Masinisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €4.4m | 94 | 71 |
| 3 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 27 | €900k | 94 | 72 |
| 4 | Yvan Neyousimilar↗ | Leganés | 27 | €1.9m | 94 | 71 |
| 5 | Sergio Ruizsimilar↗ | Granada | 29 | €800k | 92 | 72 |
| 6 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 92 | 73 |
| 7 | Beñat Pradossimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €16m | 90 | 71 |
| 8 | Pierre Ekwahsimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 72 |
| 9 | Antonio Blancosimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 25 | €9.7m | 90 | 71 |
| 10 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 11 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 88 | 74 |
| 12 | Baptiste Santamariasimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Balthazar Pierret
≈ 100% Balthazar Pierret · strong: Clearances, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Balthazar Pierret · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Balthazar Pierret · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Balthazar Pierret?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Stefan Bajčetić (Las Palmas) does the closest job to Balthazar Pierret, at 95/100 on profile. Patrizio Masini and Iddrisu Baba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Balthazar Pierret?
Yes — Sergio Ruiz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Balthazar Pierret?
Doppel learns Balthazar Pierret'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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