Players like Habib Diarra
CM/CAMSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHabib Diarra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Habib Diarra are Jakob Napoleon Romsaas, Nuno Santos, Lance Duijvestijn. Doppel rates Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) a 88/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lance Duijvestijn scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Habib Diarra is a creative central midfielder with a knack for generating big chances, showcasing his playmaking ability in the attacking third. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 43% of his positional peers, his xG + xA contributions highlight his potential impact in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the last three seasons. When fit, he can unlock defenses with his vision and creativity, making him a valuable asset.
Strengths: Big chances created, Clearances, xG + xA. Availability: 21 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Habib Diarra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 30 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Callum Langsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Takumi Minaminosimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 31 | €9.7m | 89 | 83 |
* 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: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Habib Diarra?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Habib Diarra, with a 88/100 overall match. Nuno Santos and Lance Duijvestijn are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Habib Diarra?
Yes. Lance Duijvestijn (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Habib Diarra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Habib Diarra's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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