Who should replace Moussa Baradji?
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Baradji's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Moussa Baradji, the best-fitting central midfielders are Jakub Piotrowski, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, Ezechiel Banzuzi. Jakub Piotrowski (Udinese) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kevin Appin at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Moussa Baradji
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 21 | €17m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Aritz Aldasorosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Baradji
≈ 100% Moussa Baradji · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Moussa Baradji · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Moussa Baradji · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Baradji?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jakub Piotrowski (Udinese) does the closest job to Moussa Baradji, at 94/100 on profile. Makaya Ibrahima Diaby and Ezechiel Banzuzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Moussa Baradji?
Yes — Kevin Appin (Burgos Club de Fútbol) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Moussa Baradji?
Doppel learns Moussa Baradji's role profile from his 2025/26 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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