Players like Mamadou Diarra
CBGrenoble Foot 38 · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMamadou Diarra's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mamadou Diarra are Gaby Jean, Manuel Lama, Aaron Kiil Olsen. Doppel rates Gaby Jean (Annecy FC) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anders Baertelsen scores 80/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Mamadou Diarra
Mamadou Diarra is a ball-playing centre-back known for his precise long-range distribution, ranking in the top 17% among his peers. With a solid Sofascore rating placing him in the top 29% for his position, he showcases reliability and durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his aerial duels could use improvement, his ability to initiate attacks from the back makes him a valuable asset in build-up play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mamadou Diarra
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Aaron Kiil Olsensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 24 | €2.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mamadou Diarra
≈ 100% Mamadou Diarra · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Mamadou Diarra · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Mamadou Diarra · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mamadou Diarra?
By Doppel's fit score, Gaby Jean (Annecy FC) is the closest profile to Mamadou Diarra, with a 81/100 overall match. Manuel Lama and Aaron Kiil Olsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mamadou Diarra?
Yes. Anders Baertelsen (Haugesund) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mamadou Diarra?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mamadou Diarra's 2024/25 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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