Who should replace Claudio Baeza?
CM/CDMVélez Sarsfield · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitClaudio Baeza's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Claudio Baeza, the best-fitting central midfielders are Florian Tardieu, Stefan Džodić, Tibe De Vlieger. Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florian Tardieu at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Claudio Baeza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florian Tardieusimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 34 | €400k | 92 | 77 |
| 2 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Tibe De Vliegersimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 21 | €2.7m | 92 | 76 |
| 4 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Malcolm Viltardsimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.5m | 89 | 75 |
| 7 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Sergio Álvarezsimilar↗ | Eibar | 34 | €400k | 89 | 75 |
| 9 | Noah Cadiousimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 28 | €3.1m | 89 | 75 |
| 10 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 89 | 76 |
| 11 | Unai Vencedorsimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 26 | €1.5m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Claudio Baeza
≈ 100% Claudio Baeza · strong: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Claudio Baeza · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Claudio Baeza · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Claudio Baeza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) does the closest job to Claudio Baeza, at 92/100 on profile. Stefan Džodić and Tibe De Vlieger follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Claudio Baeza?
Yes — Florian Tardieu (Saint-Étienne) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Claudio Baeza?
Doppel learns Claudio Baeza's role profile from his 2026 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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