Who should replace Mohamed Bamba?
CDMGil Vicente · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMohamed Bamba's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mohamed Bamba, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Julian Niehues, Lennard Hartjes, Cauan Barros. Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Höög Jansson at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mohamed Bamba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Cauan Barrossimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 22 | €5.3m | 90 | 76 |
| 4 | Chandrel Massangasimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 27 | €500k | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Ericksimilar↗ | Athletico | 29 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Xavier Simonssimilar↗ | Hull City | 23 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €17m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Melle Meulensteensimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 27 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mohamed Bamba
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Bamba · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mohamed Bamba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Julian Niehues (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Mohamed Bamba, at 93/100 on profile. Lennard Hartjes and Cauan Barros follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mohamed Bamba?
Yes — Kevin Höög Jansson (IFK Norrköping) 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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