Players like Pape Diop
CM/CDM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Diop's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pape Diop are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Enzo Le Fée, Adam Wharton. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores 82/100 at about €2.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Pape Diop is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his aggressive tackling and interception skills, ranking in the top 3% of his peers. While his overall quality places him in the bottom 48%, his ability to win possession in the attacking third and generate shots showcases his potential impact on the game. However, his injury history has limited his availability, which could hinder his growth in a competitive environment.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Shots, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Pape Diop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Diop
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Diop?
By Doppel's fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) is the closest profile to Pape Diop, with a 85/100 overall match. Enzo Le Fée and Adam Wharton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pape Diop?
Yes. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Inter) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €2.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Pape Diop?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Pape Diop's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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