Players like Mouhamed Diop
CM/CDM/CAMTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMouhamed Diop's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mouhamed Diop are Iván Morante, Markus Karlsbakk, Jürgen Ekkelenkamp. Doppel rates Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) a 82/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 83/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Mouhamed Diop is a composed ball-playing central midfielder, adept at orchestrating play from deep. His top 26% Sofascore rating highlights his quality, particularly in delivering accurate long balls that can unlock defenses. While he may not excel in duels or defensive contributions, his reliability on the pitch, with only seven games missed over three seasons, makes him a durable asset for any team looking for a midfield conductor.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mouhamed Diop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 96 | 82 |
| 2 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Sem Steijnsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €12m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Carlo Holsesimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 27 | €6.5m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mouhamed Diop
≈ 100% Mouhamed Diop · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mouhamed Diop · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mouhamed Diop · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mouhamed Diop?
By Doppel's fit score, Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) is the closest profile to Mouhamed Diop, with a 82/100 overall match. Markus Karlsbakk and Jürgen Ekkelenkamp are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mouhamed Diop?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mouhamed Diop?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mouhamed Diop's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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