Players like Mouhamed Diop
CM/CDM/CAMTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMouhamed Diop's profile ↗
Mouhamed Diop is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Troyes in Ligue 2, where he made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists. Players similar to Diop include Iván Morante from Burgos CF, Markus Karlsbakk of Lillestrøm SK, and Alfie Devine at Preston North End, all with fit scores of 82/100 or higher, highlighting comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Mouhamed Diop
Mouhamed Diop is a composed ball-playing midfielder who excels in orchestrating play from deep, evidenced by his strong performance in accurate long passes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 20% of his peers, he showcases elite quality and reliability, having missed only a handful of games over the past three seasons. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his ability to dictate tempo and distribute effectively makes him a vital asset in midfield.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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