Players like Michel Diaz
CBTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichel Diaz's profile ↗
The players most similar to Michel Diaz are Antoine Mendy, Timo Hübers, Yerry Mina. Doppel rates Antoine Mendy (Nice) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Michel Diaz is a reliable ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his quality with a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his positional peers. His durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons, while his ability to contribute in build-up play enhances his value. Although his tackling and interception metrics are below average, his composure on the ball and presence in defense mark him as a key asset for Troyes.
Strengths: Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Michel Diaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Brayan Medinasimilar↗ | Tondela | 24 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michel Diaz
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michel Diaz?
By Doppel's fit score, Antoine Mendy (Nice) is the closest profile to Michel Diaz, with a 84/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Yerry Mina are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Michel Diaz?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Michel Diaz?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Michel Diaz's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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