Players like Sofiane Diop
LW/CAMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSofiane Diop's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sofiane Diop are Justin Kluivert, Álex Berenguer, Pablo Pagis. Doppel rates Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Berenguer scores 85/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Sofiane Diop is a creative attacking midfielder with a knack for delivering precise long balls and generating scoring opportunities, showcasing an xG + xA in the top 14% of his peers. While he has missed a significant number of games due to injuries, his ability to impact matches is clear, as evidenced by his solid contributions of 8 goals and 2 assists over 33 appearances. Despite a weakness in aerial duels, his technical prowess makes him a valuable asset in the final third.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, xG + xA, Touches. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sofiane Diop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 12 | Mika Godtssimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 21 | €32m | 93 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sofiane Diop
≈ 100% Sofiane Diop · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sofiane Diop · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sofiane Diop · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sofiane Diop?
By Doppel's fit score, Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Sofiane Diop, with a 86/100 overall match. Álex Berenguer and Pablo Pagis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sofiane Diop?
Yes. Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club) plays a similar left winger role and rates 85/100 at roughly €4.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sofiane Diop?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sofiane Diop's 2025/26 season, then ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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