Who should replace Iddrisu Baba?
CM/CDMAlmería · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Iddrisu Baba, the best-fitting central midfielders are Sergio Ruiz, Dion Lopy, Tim Iroegbunam. Sergio Ruiz (Granada) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Sergio Ruiz at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Iddrisu Baba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Ruiz | Granada | 29 | €800k | 94 | 73 |
| 2 | Dion Lopy | Almería | 21 | €16m | 93 | 71 |
| 3 | Tim Iroegbunam | Everton | 22 | €19m | 92 | 71 |
| 4 | Alex Král | Espanyol | 26 | €2.3m | 92 | 73 |
| 5 | András Schäfer | 1. FC Union Berlin | 25 | €4.1m | 91 | 73 |
| 6 | Ibrahima Sissoko | VfL Bochum 1848 | 27 | €1.9m | 91 | 76 |
| 7 | Rabby Nzingoula | Montpellier | 19 | €2.1m | 89 | 75 |
| 8 | Kaishu Sano | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 25 | €42m | 89 | 71 |
| 9 | Mohamed Kaba | Lecce | 22 | €2.4m | 89 | 74 |
| 10 | Simon Ebonog | Le Havre | 21 | €4.2m | 89 | 72 |
| 11 | Lucas Tousart | 1. FC Union Berlin | 26 | €2.1m | 88 | 72 |
| 12 | Wilfred Ndidi | Leicester City | 28 | €7.5m | 87 | 71 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iddrisu Baba
≈ 100% Iddrisu Baba · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Iddrisu Baba · strong: Aerial duels won %, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Iddrisu Baba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iddrisu Baba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergio Ruiz (Granada) does the closest job to Iddrisu Baba, at 94/100 on profile. Dion Lopy and Tim Iroegbunam follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iddrisu Baba?
Yes — Sergio Ruiz (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 73/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Iddrisu Baba?
Doppel learns Iddrisu Baba's role profile from his 2023/24 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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