Players like Moussa Diakité
CM/CDMCádiz · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Diakité's profile ↗
The players most similar to Moussa Diakité are Stefan Džodić, Julian Niehues, Titouan Thomas. Doppel rates Stefan Džodić (Almería) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ahmed Kashi scores 79/100 at about €100k. Data as of September 2026.
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Moussa Diakité is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and providing solid defensive cover with impressive clearance stats. While he may not be a creative force in the final third, his durability and reliability stand out, having missed no games over the past three seasons. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 42% of his peers, his strengths in defensive responsibilities make him a valuable asset in protecting the backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Moussa Diakité
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Titouan Thomassimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 24 | €700k | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Ahmed Kashisimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 38 | €100k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Luka Hyryläinensimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Noe Lebretonsimilar↗ | Caen | 22 | €4.1m | 91 | 79 |
| 10 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Marshall Munetsisimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 30 | €16m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Diakité
≈ 100% Moussa Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Moussa Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Moussa Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Diakité?
By Doppel's fit score, Stefan Džodić (Almería) is the closest profile to Moussa Diakité, with a 82/100 overall match. Julian Niehues and Titouan Thomas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Moussa Diakité?
Yes. Ahmed Kashi (Annecy FC) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Moussa Diakité?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Moussa Diakité'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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