Who should replace Alejandro Balde?
LBFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Alejandro Balde, the best-fitting left backs are Nuno Mendes, Alphonso Davies, Nuno Tavares. Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Emir Karić at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Alejandro Balde
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nuno Mendes | Paris Saint-Germain | 22 | €77m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Alphonso Davies | FC Bayern München | 23 | €39m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Nuno Tavares | Lazio | 24 | €13m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Valentín Barco | RC Strasbourg | 21 | €44m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Emir Karić | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | João Cancelo | FC Barcelona | 29 | €8.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Fabiano Parisi | Fiorentina | 25 | €5.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Álex Moreno | Girona FC | 32 | €3.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Theo Hernández | AC Milan | 26 | €21m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Luca Netz | Borussia M'gladbach | 20 | €7.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Javi Galán | Osasuna | 31 | €1.7m | 88 | 75 |
| 12 | Destiny Udogie | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | €28m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alejandro Balde
≈ 100% Alejandro Balde · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Balde · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alejandro Balde · strong: Successful dribbles, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alejandro Balde?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain) does the closest job to Alejandro Balde, at 91/100 on profile. Alphonso Davies and Nuno Tavares follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alejandro Balde?
Yes — Emir Karić (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.2m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alejandro Balde?
Doppel learns Alejandro Balde's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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