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 October 2026.
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Michel Diaz is a reliable positional ball-playing centre-back, demonstrating solid composure under pressure and effective distribution. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 22% of his positional peers, he showcases durability and consistency, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his tackling and interception stats may not stand out, his ability to control the game from the back makes him a valuable asset to any defensive line.
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↗ | Lecce | 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 closest look-alike to Michel Diaz?
Statistically, Antoine Mendy (Nice) is the closest look-alike to Michel Diaz — a 84/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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