Players like Bafodé Diakité
CBBournemouth · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBafodé Diakité's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bafodé Diakité are Fedde Leysen, Aurèle Amenda, Felix Uduokhai. Doppel rates Fedde Leysen (Sassuolo) 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 October 2026.
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Bafodé Diakité is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in aerial duels and goal-scoring, making him a dynamic presence in the box. With a Sofascore rating in the top 46% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive finishing skills and consistently contributes to his team's attack with non-penalty goals. Diakité's reliability shines through with minimal missed games over the last three seasons, solidifying his status as a dependable asset in defense.
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 | Fedde Leysensimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 23 | €3.8m | 83 | 76 |
| 2 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Coventry City | 23 | €10m | 83 | 76 |
| 3 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 29 | €3.2m | 82 | 75 |
| 4 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 81 | 76 |
| 5 | Robin Hranáčsimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €11m | 80 | 76 |
| 6 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 80 | 77 |
| 7 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 79 | 76 |
| 8 | Maximilian Wöbersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 28 | €2.7m | 79 | 76 |
| 9 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €66m | 79 | 76 |
| 10 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 78 | 75 |
| 11 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 78 | 75 |
| 12 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €700k | 77 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bafodé Diakité
≈ 100% Bafodé Diakité · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Bafodé Diakité?
Statistically, Fedde Leysen (Sassuolo) is the closest look-alike to Bafodé Diakité — a 76/100 profile match (83/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Bafodé Diakité?
By Doppel's fit score, Fedde Leysen (Sassuolo) is the closest profile to Bafodé Diakité, with a 76/100 overall match. Aurèle Amenda and Felix Uduokhai 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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