Who should replace Samson Baidoo?
CBRC Lens · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamson Baidoo's profile ↗
Samson Baidoo is a centre-back for RC Lens in Ligue 1, having made 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Baidoo, Jimmy Dunne of Queens Park Rangers offers an impressive fit score of 86/100, while both Fabian Schär from Newcastle United and Ozan Kabak from TSG Hoffenheim have fit scores of 85/100. These players provide similar tactical capabilities, making them suitable alternatives for teams in need of a centre-back.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Éder Militãosimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 28 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Chibuike Nwaiwusimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 23 | €9.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Davinson Sánchezsimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 30 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Calvin Brackelmannsimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Olivier Boscaglisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €14m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samson Baidoo
≈ 100% Samson Baidoo · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Samson Baidoo · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Samson Baidoo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samson Baidoo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fabian Schär (Newcastle United) does the closest job to Samson Baidoo, at 94/100 on profile. Éder Militão and Ozan Kabak follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samson Baidoo?
Yes — Ethan Pinnock (Brentford) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €2.8m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samson Baidoo?
Doppel learns Samson Baidoo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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