El Hadji Malick Diouf alternatives
LM/LBWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEl Hadji Malick Diouf's profile ↗
El Hadji Malick Diouf is a left midfielder/left-back for West Ham United in the Premier League. For clubs seeking cheaper alternatives to Diouf, Kevin Paredes from FC Utrecht, valued at €2m with a fit score of 84/100, and Yanis Zouaoui from Le Havre, also at €2m and a fit score of 83/100, present viable options. Additionally, Alexander Prass from TSG Hoffenheim and Luca Netz from Nottingham Forest offer similar roles at lower market values of €9m and €8m, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €1.9m | 84 | 84 |
| 2 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 82 | 83 |
| 6 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | AC Milan | 22 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 29 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 10 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 79 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match El Hadji Malick Diouf
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Big chances created, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Ji-sung Eom (Swansea City) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.7m with a 83/100 match to El Hadji Malick Diouf.
Who is the best-value alternative to El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Kevin Paredes offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €1.9m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match El Hadji Malick Diouf'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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