Who should replace Maximilien Balard?
CM/CDMNAC Breda · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilien Balard's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Maximilien Balard, the best-fitting central midfielders are Anders Trondsen, Mamadou Diagne, Nikolas Sattlberger. Anders Trondsen (IFK Göteborg) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Anders Trondsen at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Maximilien Balard
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anders Trondsensimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 31 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Mamadou Diagnesimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Melker Heiersimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Daniel Asksimilar↗ | Östers IF | 28 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Harun Ibrahimsimilar↗ | GAIS | 23 | €400k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Calvin Twigtsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 23 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilien Balard
≈ 100% Maximilien Balard · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Maximilien Balard · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Maximilien Balard · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximilien Balard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Anders Trondsen (IFK Göteborg) does the closest job to Maximilien Balard, at 92/100 on profile. Mamadou Diagne and Nikolas Sattlberger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximilien Balard?
Yes — Anders Trondsen (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Maximilien Balard?
Doppel learns Maximilien Balard'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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