Who should replace Eric Bailly?
CBReal Oviedo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Eric Bailly, the best-fitting centre backs are Mouctar Diakhaby, César Tárrega, Mariano Troilo. Mouctar Diakhaby (Valencia) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Mouctar Diakhaby at about €1.5m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Eric Bailly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mouctar Diakhaby | Valencia | 27 | €1.5m | 90 | 75 |
| 2 | César Tárrega | Valencia | 22 | €9.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 3 | Mariano Troilo | Parma | 22 | €9.1m | 87 | 76 |
| 4 | Jon Martin | Real Sociedad | 19 | €24m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Felix Uduokhai | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 6 | Ko Itakura | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €8.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Jorge Cuenca | Villarreal | 24 | €8.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 8 | Kojo Peprah Oppong | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 85 | 73 |
| 9 | Ilario Monterisi | Frosinone | 22 | €2.7m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Michael Keane | Everton | 32 | €2.8m | 84 | 76 |
| 11 | Unai Núñez | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 84 | 74 |
| 12 | Luka Vušković | Hamburger SV | 18 | €64m | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Eric Bailly
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Eric Bailly · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Eric Bailly?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mouctar Diakhaby (Valencia) does the closest job to Eric Bailly, at 90/100 on profile. César Tárrega and Mariano Troilo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Eric Bailly?
Yes — Mouctar Diakhaby (Valencia) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.5m, a 75/100 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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