Pape Diop alternatives
CM/CDMRC Strasbourg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Diop's profile ↗
Pape Diop is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RC Strasbourg in Ligue 1, with 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Diop, consider Samu from Vitória SC, who has a fit score of 85/100 and a market value of €2m, or Pascal Groß from Brighton & Hove Albion, also valued at €2m with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 85 | 83 |
| 8 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdelkahar Kadrisimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 26 | €2.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 29 | €800k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 28 | €7.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Diop
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Pape Diop?
Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €900k with a 83/100 match to Pape Diop.
Who is the best-value alternative to Pape Diop?
Samu offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €2.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Pape Diop?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Pape Diop'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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