Who should replace Michael Baidoo?
CM/STPlymouth Argyle · 2024 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichael Baidoo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Michael Baidoo, the best-fitting central midfielders are Mohamed Amoura, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Cristo González. Mohamed Amoura (VfL Wolfsburg) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: John Swift at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Michael Baidoo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohamed Amourasimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €22m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Kerem Aktürkoğlusimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 28 | €21m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Cristo Gonzálezsimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 29 | €3.7m | 94 | 86 |
| 4 | Tarik Tissoudalisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 33 | €2.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | John Swiftsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 31 | €800k | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Amine Gouirisimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €30m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Pablo Solarisimilar↗ | River Plate | 25 | €8.6m | 94 | 84 |
| 8 | Ismael Saibarisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 25 | €44m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Alexander Isaksimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 27 | €88m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | Matías Fernández-Pardosimilar↗ | Lille | 21 | €38m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Joseph Paintsilsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 28 | €6.4m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michael Baidoo
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Michael Baidoo · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michael Baidoo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mohamed Amoura (VfL Wolfsburg) does the closest job to Michael Baidoo, at 95/100 on profile. Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Cristo González follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michael Baidoo?
Yes — John Swift (West Bromwich Albion) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 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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