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 in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 3 assists. The best replacements for Baena include Jakub Kamiński from 1. FC Köln, with a fit score of 87/100, and Dwight McNeil from Crystal Palace, who has a fit score of 86/100. Both players could effectively fulfill a similar tactical role on the pitch.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €19m | 96 | 86 |
| 2 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Jakub Kamińskisimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €15m | 93 | 87 |
| 4 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Federico Dimarcosimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €48m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Flamengo | 27 | €18m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | Lille | 22 | €7.7m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €31m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
* 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: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Baena · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Baena?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Dwight McNeil (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Alex Baena, at 96/100 on profile. Nicola Zalewski and Jakub Kamiński follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Baena?
Yes — Başar Önal (Lille) 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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