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Ridle Baku

Defender #17
Age 27 years
Nationality Germany
Market Value €12M

Career

No transfer history

Ridle Baku is Leipzig's Gold Creator, a seasoned professional carrying the prestige of two UEFA U21 Championship titles. Since his arrival, the versatile wide man has used his extensive Bundesliga experience to become a vital technical asset, providing a reliable tactical spark in transition.

This season, he has proven his value as a SQUAD PLAYER, delivering consistent performances across 18 appearances. With 1,503 minutes under his belt, his Passing dimension stands out as his primary weapon, allowing him to carve through opposition lines with precision. Baku is currently on a significant hot streak, highlighted by a goal in his last five outings, proving he is hitting his peak at exactly the right time. This upward trajectory is supported by a full_season reliability rating, marking him as a dependable engine in the tactical setup.

His market value of €12M continues to show a rising trend, reflecting the high Stakes involved in his progression. As he continues to find his Balance in a new system, his impact on the pitch suggests his valuation will only continue to climb.

Player Rating

Bote Ridle Nzuzi Baku
40
Rating
66
hot streak
Form
⚡ Skills 49
🎯 Clutch 36
🎨 Style 42
📊 Ability 42
💰 Fair Value
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Defender

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Scout Report

Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.

Bote Ridle Nzuzi Baku is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for RB Leipzig. Evidence: 18.0 Appearances.

Player DNA

Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.

A specialist who excels in Passing (81/100) but has room to grow in Defense.

Physical profile: Compact Build, Light And Agile.

Bote Ridle Nzuzi Baku Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 6%
Weight 12%
Experience 60%

vs Bundesliga

Height 12%
Weight 21%
Experience 62%

Traits

PRIME

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 47 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 56 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 41 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 53 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 81 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 47
Shooting 56
Defense 41
Workrate 53
Passing 81
Key Strength 81 Passing
Area to Watch 41 Defense

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Bote Ridle Nzuzi Baku this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
Mar 20, 2026 RB Leipzig 5-0 1899 Hoffenheim Bundesliga 76' 6.7 - - 66 Red Bull Arena
Mar 15, 2026 VfB Stuttgart 1-0 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 88' 6.7 - - 32 MHP Arena
Mar 07, 2026 RB Leipzig 2-1 FC Augsburg Bundesliga 74' 6.7 - - 64 Red Bull Arena
Mar 01, 2026 Hamburger SV 1-2 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 94' 6.9 - 1 64 Volksparkstadion
Feb 21, 2026 RB Leipzig 2-2 Borussia Dortmund Bundesliga 82' 7.0 - - 98 Red Bull Arena
Feb 15, 2026 RB Leipzig 2-2 VfL Wolfsburg Bundesliga 27' 6.2 - 0 82 Red Bull Arena
Feb 08, 2026 1. FC Köln 1-2 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 30' 6.3 0 0 61 RheinEnergieStadion
Jan 31, 2026 RB Leipzig 1-2 FSV Mainz 05 Bundesliga 59' 6.3 0 0 72 Red Bull Arena
Jan 27, 2026 FC St. Pauli 1-1 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 93' 7.0 0 0 60 Millerntor-Stadion
Jan 24, 2026 1. FC Heidenheim 0-3 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 90' 8.0 1 0 33 Voith-Arena
Jan 17, 2026 RB Leipzig 1-5 Bayern München Bundesliga 92' 5.2 0 0 89 Red Bull Arena
Jan 14, 2026 RB Leipzig 2-0 SC Freiburg Bundesliga 93' 7.3 0 0 34 Red Bull Arena
Dec 20, 2025 RB Leipzig 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen Bundesliga 31' 6.6 0 0 99 Red Bull Arena
Nov 28, 2025 Borussia Mönchengladbach 0-0 RB Leipzig Bundesliga 89' 6.7 0 0 38 Borussia-Park
Nov 23, 2025 RB Leipzig 2-0 Werder Bremen Bundesliga 90' 7.3 0 1 42 Red Bull Arena

Player Market Value

Track Bote Ridle Nzuzi Baku's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €12.0M
Peak Value €25.0M (Q2'21)
€25.0M €12.5M €0
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