Cheaper alternatives to El Hadji Malick Diouf
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, with 32 appearances and 5 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Diouf, consider Yanis Zouaoui from Le Havre, valued at €2m, or Luca Netz from Borussia M'gladbach, priced at €8m, both earning a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Ji-sung Eomsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 24 | €1.7m | 82 | 83 |
| 5 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 84 | 82 |
| 9 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 84 | 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: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /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
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?
Yanis Zouaoui offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 83/100 at about €2.3m.
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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