Who should replace Iddrisu Baba?
CM/CDMAlmería · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIddrisu Baba's profile ↗
Iddrisu Baba is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Almería in LaLiga 2. For those seeking the best replacement for Baba, Thiago Ojeda from Cultural Leonesa offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Jesús Álvarez of Huesca follows closely with a fit score of 80/100. Both players could effectively fulfil a similar role in midfield, making them suitable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Andreas Ndojsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €5.4m | 92 | 75 |
| 4 | Alex Králsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 75 |
| 5 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €2.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Empoli | 23 | €1.3m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Darko Gyabisimilar↗ | Hull City | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Izan Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Granada | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Iddrisu Baba
≈ 100% Iddrisu Baba · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Iddrisu Baba · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Iddrisu Baba · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Iddrisu Baba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) does the closest job to Iddrisu Baba, at 93/100 on profile. Jesús Álvarez and Andreas Ndoj follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Iddrisu Baba?
Yes — Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Iddrisu Baba?
Doppel learns Iddrisu Baba'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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