Who should replace Moussa Baradji?
CM/CDMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Baradji's profile ↗
Moussa Baradji is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, with 32 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Baradji include Makaya Ibrahima Diaby from Cercle Brugge, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Jakub Piotrowski from Udinese, with a fit score of 80/100. Players similar to Baradji like Diaby and Piotrowski offer a strong tactical fit for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 19 | €1.5m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Jakub Piotrowskisimilar↗ | Udinese | 29 | €4.4m | 94 | 80 |
| 3 | Mario Martínsimilar↗ | Getafe | 22 | €11m | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Stije Resinksimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 23 | €7.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 21 | €17m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 27 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Baradji
≈ 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: 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
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Baradji?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) does the closest job to Moussa Baradji, at 94/100 on profile. Jakub Piotrowski and Mario Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Moussa Baradji?
Yes — Makaya Ibrahima Diaby (Cercle Brugge) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.5m, a 84/100 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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