What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Samson Baidoo?

Baidoo dominates more in the air than Mendes — nearly 3x the output. 20 tackles won in 23 games. €12M. You decide. Compared with Nuno Mendes (€12.0M vs anchor). Standout: Aerials Won (Top 6% among Ligue 1 peers). Concern: Chances Missed (Bottom 5%).

How does Samson Baidoo compare to Nuno Mendes?

Samson Baidoo aerials won vs Nuno Mendes (91 aerials won in 23 games), but tackles won (20 tackles won in 23 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Samson Baidoo's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Strength: Aerials Won (Top 6% among Ligue 1 peers). Weakness: Chances Missed (Bottom 5%). Percentiles vs Ligue 1 Defender with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Samson Baidoo?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Nuno Mendes. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Lens· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · FULL

AI Verdict: Samson Baidoo

Centre BackAustria22y€12.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerial

1.68Tkl/90

0.20KP/90

Based on 1,826 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · FULL

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Baidoo dominates more in the air than Mendes — nearly 3x the output.

vs Nuno Mendes · Ligue 1 · Same playing style · €12.0M

Baidoo wins on

Aerials Won

4.49/90 · Top 6% · 91 aerials won in 23 games

Baidoo loses on

Tackles Won

0.99/90 · 47th pct · 20 tackles won in 23 games

Based on 1,826 min (23 apps) vs anchor 1,251 min · 123 peers in Ligue 1 DEF · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Ligue 1 · same-role pool

4.49/90

Top 6%

Baidoo

Aerials Won

RT edge

1.73/90

39th pct

Mendes

0.99/90

47th pct

Baidoo

Tackles Won

gap

1.51/90

Top 19%

Mendes

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vs Ligue 1 Defenders

Aerials Won

4.49/90Top 6%

Chances Missed

0.17/90Bottom 5%

Press Intensity

2.74/90Top 12%

Key Passes

0.20/90Bottom 25%

Ball Recoveries

4.95/90Top 16%

Percentile rank among Ligue 1 defenders (n=182) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.1 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (93% pass accuracy) and active off the ball (2.7 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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