Who should replace Michael Baidoo?
CM/STPlymouth Argyle · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Baidoo's profile ↗
Michael Baidoo is a central midfielder/striker for Plymouth Argyle in the Championship, with 27 appearances in 2024, scoring 10 goals and providing 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Baidoo, Eldor Shomurodov from Başakşehir FK and Josh Maja from Le Havre both present strong tactical fits, with scores of 84/100. Carlos Martín and Tommy Conway also offer viable options, with fit scores of 82/100 and 83/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eldor Shomurodovsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 31 | €7.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Carlos Martínsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €1.5m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Josh Majasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €4.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Tommy Conwaysimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 24 | €14m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Miguel Merentielsimilar↗ | Boca Juniors | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Ricardo Pepisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 23 | €31m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 28 | €21m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Javi Puadosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 28 | €7.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 31 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Pierre-Emerick Aubameyangsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 37 | €2.4m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Baidoo
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Baidoo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eldor Shomurodov (Başakşehir FK) does the closest job to Michael Baidoo, at 94/100 on profile. Carlos Martín and Josh Maja follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michael Baidoo?
Yes — Carlos Martín (Atlético Madrid) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michael Baidoo?
Doppel learns Michael Baidoo's role profile from his 2024 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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