Players like Salim Diakité
RB/CBJuve Stabia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSalim Diakité's profile ↗
The players most similar to Salim Diakité are Yan Valery, Niccolò Pierozzi, Kaine Kesler-Hayden. Doppel rates Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Hamza El Kaouakibi scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Salim Diakité is a dynamic right-back with a knack for contributing offensively, exemplified by his impressive non-penalty goal tally and ability to win possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 39% of his peers, he combines solid defensive work with a potent attacking threat, making him a valuable asset in transition. While aerial duels may not be his strongest suit, his reliability is underscored by few missed games over the past three seasons, showcasing his durability on the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Salim Diakité
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yan Valerysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 27 | €1.5m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Niccolò Pierozzisimilar↗ | Palermo | 25 | €4.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Kaine Kesler-Haydensimilar↗ | Preston North End | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Ross McCroriesimilar↗ | Bristol City | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Arda Kurtulansimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €6.8m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Salim Diakité
≈ 100% Salim Diakité · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Salim Diakité · strong: Non-penalty goals, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Salim Diakité · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Salim Diakité?
By Doppel's fit score, Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest profile to Salim Diakité, with a 85/100 overall match. Niccolò Pierozzi and Kaine Kesler-Hayden are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Salim Diakité?
Yes. Hamza El Kaouakibi (Südtirol) plays a similar right back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Salim Diakité?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Salim Diakité's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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