Players like Moussa Diaby
RWAston Villa · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Diaby's profile ↗
The players most similar to Moussa Diaby are Marcus Edwards, Ángel Di María, Anis Hadj Moussa. Doppel rates Marcus Edwards (Sporting CP) a 83/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Iago Aspas scores 87/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Moussa Diaby is a dynamic attacking winger, known for his creativity and playmaking ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 34% of his peers, he excels in generating goal-scoring opportunities, averaging an impressive 2.39 big chances created per 90 minutes. His ability to combine shots, key passes, and expected goals and assists showcases his offensive threat, while his durability—missing just seven games in three seasons—ensures he’s a reliable asset for Aston Villa.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, xG + xA. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Moussa Diaby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Edwardssimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €6.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Anis Hadj Moussasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 26 | €6.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Brennan Johnsonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Jonas Hofmannsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 34 | €1.6m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Diaby
≈ 100% Moussa Diaby · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Moussa Diaby · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Moussa Diaby · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Diaby?
By Doppel's fit score, Marcus Edwards (Sporting CP) is the closest profile to Moussa Diaby, with a 83/100 overall match. Ángel Di María and Anis Hadj Moussa are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Moussa Diaby?
Yes. Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar right winger role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Moussa Diaby?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Moussa Diaby's 2023/24 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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