Players like Pape Diop
CM/CDMToulouse · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Diop's profile ↗
The players most similar to Pape Diop are Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Pascal Groß, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) a 84/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Mehlem scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Pape Diop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 89 | 84 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €2.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 84 | 82 |
| 4 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Marvin Mehlemsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €800k | 86 | 82 |
| 6 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 29 | €32m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 84 | 81 |
| 9 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €27m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Kamory Doumbiasimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 22 | €9.8m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /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 84/100 overall match. Pascal Groß and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Pape Diop?
Yes. Marvin Mehlem (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
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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