Who should replace Abdoullah Ba?
CMUSL Dunkerque · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdoullah Ba's profile ↗
Abdoullah Ba is a central midfielder for USL Dunkerque in Ligue 2, where he has made 39 appearances this season, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Ba, Levi Smans from SC Heerenveen offers a tactical fit score of 91/100, while Gaetano Oristanio from Venezia presents an 87/100 fit, making them strong alternatives for clubs looking for players similar to Ba.
Best replacements for Abdoullah Ba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 96 | 91 |
| 2 | Issa Doumbiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €19m | 96 | 87 |
| 3 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €6.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Kasey Palmersimilar↗ | Coventry City | 30 | €900k | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Gonzalo Maronisimilar↗ | Tigre | 27 | €1.9m | 94 | 88 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Doucourésimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €4.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Marius Wörlsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 22 | €1.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €23m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdoullah Ba
≈ 100% Abdoullah Ba · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Abdoullah Ba · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Abdoullah Ba · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Abdoullah Ba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Levi Smans (SC Heerenveen) does the closest job to Abdoullah Ba, at 96/100 on profile. Issa Doumbia and Andy Diouf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Abdoullah Ba?
Yes — Kasey Palmer (Coventry City) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €900k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Abdoullah Ba?
Doppel learns Abdoullah Ba's role profile from his 2023/24 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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