Players like Moussa Diarra
CB/LBRSC Anderlecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Diarra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Moussa Diarra are Yael Mouanga, Josue Escartin, Julien Kouadio. Doppel rates Yael Mouanga (Montpellier) a 78/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Moussa Diarra is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back known for his tenacity and physical presence. With impressive metrics in duels won and tackles plus interceptions, he excels at breaking up opposition plays, showcasing his reliability as a defensive anchor. Despite a low Sofascore rating indicating room for improvement in overall play, his durability stands out, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable choice for any backline.
Strengths: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Moussa Diarra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 2 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 88 | 80 |
| 3 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
| 4 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
| 5 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 8 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 82 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Diarra
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Diarra?
By Doppel's fit score, Yael Mouanga (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Moussa Diarra, with a 78/100 overall match. Josue Escartin and Julien Kouadio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Moussa Diarra?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Moussa Diarra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Moussa Diarra'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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