Who should replace Mohamed Bamba?
CDMGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMohamed Bamba's profile ↗
Mohamed Bamba is a defensive midfielder for Gil Vicente in the Primeira Liga, having made 11 appearances this season. For those looking for the best replacement for Bamba, Mauricio Benitez from Royal Antwerp FC offers a tactical fit score of 79/100, while Eric Martel of 1. FC Köln provides a fit score of 78/100. Players similar to Bamba, like Carlo Sickinger and Nicolas Schiavi, also demonstrate strong compatibility in this role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Carlo Sickingersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 29 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Ericksimilar↗ | Bahia | 29 | €4.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Maximilian Eggesteinsimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 30 | €11m | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €17m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 11 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Giulio Maggioresimilar↗ | Bari | 28 | €500k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mohamed Bamba
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mohamed Bamba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eric Martel (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Mohamed Bamba, at 91/100 on profile. Mauricio Benitez and Carlo Sickinger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mohamed Bamba?
Yes — Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mohamed Bamba?
Doppel learns Mohamed Bamba's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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