Cheaper alternatives to Michel Diaz
CBTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichel Diaz's profile ↗
Michel Diaz is a centre-back for Troyes in Ligue 2, currently valued at €6m with 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Diaz, consider Adrián de la Fuente from Levante UD, valued at €4m with a fit score of 84/100, or Rio Hillen of NAC Breda, a budget option at €1m with the same fit score.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 84 | 84 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 3 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 82 |
| 8 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 85 | 82 |
| 9 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 81 | 82 |
| 10 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 82 | 82 |
| 11 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michel Diaz
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: xG + xA, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Michel Diaz?
Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Michel Diaz.
Who is the best-value alternative to Michel Diaz?
Adrián de la Fuente offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 84/100 at about €4.1m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Michel Diaz?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Michel Diaz'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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