Players like Sofiane Diop
LW/CAMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSofiane Diop's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sofiane Diop are Jack Clarke, Justin Kluivert, Álex Berenguer. Doppel rates Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Álex Berenguer scores 85/100 at about €4.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Sofiane Diop is a creative left winger with a knack for delivering precise long balls and generating goal-scoring opportunities, making him a valuable attacking midfielder. Despite his overall quality landing in the bottom half of his positional peers, he excels in xG and xA metrics, showcasing his ability to impact the game in the final third. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed significant time over the last few seasons.
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 | Jack Clarkesimilar↗ | Ipswich Town | 26 | €21m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 22 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 33 | €5.2m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sofiane Diop
≈ 100% Sofiane Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Sofiane Diop?
Statistically, Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town) is the closest look-alike to Sofiane Diop — a 84/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Sofiane Diop?
By Doppel's fit score, Jack Clarke (Ipswich Town) is the closest profile to Sofiane Diop, with a 84/100 overall match. Justin Kluivert and Álex Berenguer 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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