Who should replace Eric Bailly?
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEric Bailly's profile ↗
Eric Bailly is a centre-back for Real Oviedo in La Liga, with 15 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Bailly, Gael Alonso from FC Andorra offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100, while Clever Ferreira of Atlético Tucumán and Jorge Cuenca of Fulham both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clever Ferreirasimilar↗ | Atlético Tucumán | 23 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Rufai Mohammedsimilar↗ | IF Elfsborg | 20 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Jorge Cuencasimilar↗ | Fulham | 27 | €8.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 29 | €3.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Michael Svobodasimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €3.4m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €8.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Matt Dohertysimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 34 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
| 12 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Bailly
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Bailly?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Clever Ferreira (Atlético Tucumán) does the closest job to Eric Bailly, at 92/100 on profile. Rufai Mohammed and Gael Alonso follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Bailly?
Yes — Rufai Mohammed (IF Elfsborg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Eric Bailly?
Doppel learns Eric Bailly's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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