Players like Youssouf Diarra
CM/CDM/CAMCádiz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussouf Diarra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Youssouf Diarra are Aarón Martín, Jamal Lowe, Milan Robin. Doppel rates Aarón Martín (CD Tenerife) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Manolo Portanova scores 83/100 at about €200k. Data as of September 2026.
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Youssouf Diarra profiles as a reliable yet unspectacular central midfielder, primarily serving as a defensive anchor. While he boasts impressive durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 36% of his positional peers, indicating room for improvement. His metrics reveal a lack of standout strengths, particularly in key areas like ball distribution and defensive actions, suggesting he may need to elevate his impact to truly influence games.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Youssouf Diarra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 20 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Jamal Lowesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €500k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Milan Robinsimilar↗ | FC Martigues | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Allan Ackrasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Ander Madariagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 24 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Manolo Portanovasimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €200k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Justin Kumisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.3m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Youssouf Diarra?
By Doppel's fit score, Aarón Martín (CD Tenerife) is the closest profile to Youssouf Diarra, with a 81/100 overall match. Jamal Lowe and Milan Robin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Youssouf Diarra?
Yes. Manolo Portanova (Reggiana) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Youssouf Diarra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Youssouf 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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