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 October 2026.
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Salim Diakité is a dynamic attacking right-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his impressive goal and assist tally this season. Operating in the top 39% of his positional peers, he excels in winning possession in the attacking third and scoring non-penalty goals, showcasing his dual-threat capability. While his aerial presence and long-ball accuracy may not be his strong suits, his reliability on the pitch is evident, having missed just six games over the past three seasons.
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↗ | Coventry City | 24 | €3.2m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Ross McCroriesimilar↗ | Bristol City | 28 | €2.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Hamza El Kaouakibisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 28 | €600k | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Lilian Raolisoasimilar↗ | Angers | 26 | €4.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Salim Diakité?
Statistically, Yan Valery (Sheffield Wednesday) is the closest look-alike to Salim Diakité — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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