Who should replace Maximilien Balard?
CM/CDMNAC Breda · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMaximilien Balard's profile ↗
Maximilien Balard is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for NAC Breda in the Eredivisie, with 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Balard include Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Alejandro Meléndez from Albacete Balompié, also with a fit score of 81/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for similar roles in midfield.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Marcus Lindbergsimilar↗ | IK Sirius | 26 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Nacho Martínsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 24 | €1.0m | 94 | 80 |
| 4 | Alejandro Meléndezsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 27 | €400k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Jonas Meffertsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 32 | €700k | 92 | 77 |
| 6 | Mathias Delorgesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 22 | €6.8m | 92 | 77 |
| 7 | Silas Gnakasimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 28 | €900k | 92 | 79 |
| 8 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Atsuki Itosimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.4m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Maximilien Balard
≈ 100% Maximilien Balard · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Maximilien Balard · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Maximilien Balard · strong: Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Maximilien Balard?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) does the closest job to Maximilien Balard, at 94/100 on profile. Marcus Lindberg and Nacho Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Maximilien Balard?
Yes — Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 81/100 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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