Who should replace Boubacar Traoré?
CM/CDMMetz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBoubacar Traoré's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Boubacar Traoré, the best-fitting central midfielders are Rabby Nzingoula, Simon Ebonog, Martín Payero. Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ibrahima Sissoko at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Boubacar Traoré
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Simon Ebonogsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 21 | €4.2m | 91 | 74 |
| 3 | Martín Payerosimilar↗ | Udinese | 25 | €4.8m | 91 | 74 |
| 4 | András Schäfersimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 90 | 72 |
| 5 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 21 | €21m | 90 | 74 |
| 6 | Ibrahima Sissokosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Mohamed Kabasimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €2.4m | 89 | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | €53m | 88 | 73 |
| 10 | Mario Martínsimilar↗ | Getafe | 21 | €11m | 87 | 73 |
| 11 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €4.1m | 86 | 74 |
| 12 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 86 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Boubacar Traoré
≈ 100% Boubacar Traoré · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Boubacar Traoré · medium reliability
≈ 100% Boubacar Traoré · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Boubacar Traoré?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (Montpellier) does the closest job to Boubacar Traoré, at 94/100 on profile. Simon Ebonog and Martín Payero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Boubacar Traoré?
Yes — Ibrahima Sissoko (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Boubacar Traoré?
Doppel learns Boubacar Traoré'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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