Players like Youssouf Diarra
CM/CDM/CAMCádiz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYoussouf Diarra's profile ↗
Youssouf Diarra is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Cádiz in LaLiga 2, with 28 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Diarra include Aarón Martín from CD Tenerife, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Jamal Lowe of Sheffield Wednesday, with a fit score of 80/100. Both players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles to Diarra.
About Youssouf Diarra
Youssouf Diarra is a robust central midfielder with a focus on defensive duties, exemplifying a reliable engine in the heart of the pitch. While he ranks in the top 39% of his positional peers, his metrics indicate a lack of standout strengths, particularly in ball progression and defensive actions. However, his remarkable durability, with zero games missed in the last three seasons, underscores his reliability and commitment to the team.
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 · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Youssouf Diarra
≈ 100% Youssouf Diarra · medium reliability
≈ 100% Youssouf Diarra · low reliability
≈ 100% Youssouf Diarra · low reliability
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.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →