Players like Bafodé Diakité
CBBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBafodé Diakité's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bafodé Diakité are Aurèle Amenda, Felix Uduokhai, Jaydee Canvot. Doppel rates Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 76/100 overall match — 83/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leo Greiml scores 77/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Bafodé Diakité is an aggressive front-foot centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and providing a surprising goal threat from set pieces, evidenced by his top 5% ranking for non-penalty goals. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 46% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive reliability, missing only 15 games over the last three seasons. While his passing metrics may not stand out, his defensive prowess and scoring ability make him a valuable asset at both ends of the pitch.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bafodé Diakité
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 83 | 76 |
| 2 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.2m | 82 | 76 |
| 3 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 81 | 76 |
| 4 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 80 | 76 |
| 5 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 80 | 77 |
| 6 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 79 | 76 |
| 7 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 78 | 75 |
| 8 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 78 | 75 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 78 | 75 |
| 10 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 77 | 77 |
| 11 | Andrew Hughessimilar↗ | Preston North End | 34 | €300k | 77 | 76 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 77 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bafodé Diakité
≈ 100% Bafodé Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Bafodé Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Bafodé Diakité · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bafodé Diakité?
By Doppel's fit score, Aurèle Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Bafodé Diakité, with a 76/100 overall match. Felix Uduokhai and Jaydee Canvot are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bafodé Diakité?
Yes. Leo Greiml (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bafodé Diakité?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bafodé Diakité's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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