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 Luca Netz, Vasilios Zagaritis, Ian Maatsen. Doppel rates Luca Netz (Borussia M'gladbach) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yanis Zouaoui scores 83/100 at about €2.3m. Data as of September 2026.
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El Hadji Malick Diouf is a tenacious left-back known for his defensive prowess and ability to provide width in attack. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 26% of his positional peers, he excels in clearances and aerial duels, making him a reliable presence in the backline. His accurate crossing ability adds a threat going forward, although he hasn't yet contributed goals. Having missed only a handful of games over the past three seasons, his durability makes him a dependable option for any squad.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to El Hadji Malick Diouf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Youssef Enriquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 21 | €4.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match El Hadji Malick Diouf
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for El Hadji Malick Diouf?
By Doppel's fit score, Luca Netz (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to El Hadji Malick Diouf, with a 83/100 overall match. Vasilios Zagaritis and Ian Maatsen are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Yes. Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to El Hadji Malick Diouf?
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