Players like El Hadji Malick Diouf
LM/LBWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEl Hadji Malick Diouf's profile ↗
The players most similar to El Hadji Malick Diouf are Kevin Paredes, Christopher Operi, Iago Borduchi. Doppel rates Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) a 82/100 overall match — 80/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Tommaso Augello scores 81/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to El Hadji Malick Diouf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Paredessimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €1.9m | 80 | 82 |
| 2 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 86 | 81 |
| 3 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Tommaso Augellosimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €6.8m | 83 | 81 |
| 6 | Miro Muheimsimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 27 | €5.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €8.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 20 | €24m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 20 | €7.7m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 85 | 80 |
| 11 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €3.0m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match El Hadji Malick Diouf
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Duels won, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Successful dribbles, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for El Hadji Malick Diouf?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Paredes (VfL Wolfsburg) is the closest profile to El Hadji Malick Diouf, with a 82/100 overall match. Christopher Operi and Iago Borduchi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Yes. Tommaso Augello (Cagliari) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from El Hadji Malick Diouf's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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