Who should replace Alex Baena?
LMAtlético Madrid · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Baena's profile ↗
Alex Baena is a left midfielder for Atlético Madrid in La Liga, with 27 appearances, 2 goals, and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Baena, Dwight McNeil from Everton, with a fit score of 88/100, stands out as an excellent tactical match. Other notable options include Jakub Kamiński and Alejandro Grimaldo, both showing strong compatibility with similar fit scores of 87/100 and 85/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 96 | 88 |
| 2 | Alejandro Grimaldosimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 31 | €19m | 96 | 85 |
| 3 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Federico Dimarcosimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €48m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €31m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Baena
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Baena?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dwight McNeil (Everton) does the closest job to Alex Baena, at 96/100 on profile. Alejandro Grimaldo and Nicola Zalewski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Baena?
Yes — Başar Önal (NEC Nijmegen) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €7.7m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alex Baena?
Doppel learns Alex Baena's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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