Cheaper alternatives to Habib Diarra
CM/CAMSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHabib Diarra's profile ↗
Habib Diarra is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Sunderland in the Premier League, with 20 appearances, 2 goals and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Diarra, consider Jakob Napoleon Romsaas from RC Sporting Charleroi, with a fit score of 88/100 and a market value of €1m, or Kristian Hlynsson from FC Twente, valued at €6m with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Dal Varešanovićsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 25 | €1.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Patrick Brouwersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 25 | €700k | 85 | 85 |
| 6 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 87 | 84 |
| 8 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 83 | 84 |
| 11 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Habib Diarra
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Habib Diarra?
Patrick Brouwer (SC Telstar) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 85/100 match to Habib Diarra.
Who is the best-value alternative to Habib Diarra?
Jakob Napoleon Romsaas offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Habib Diarra?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Habib Diarra's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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