Players like Kevin Diks
CB/LBBorussia M'gladbach · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKevin Diks's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kevin Diks are Malick Thiaw, Jacobo Ramón, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yuri Berchiche scores 85/100 at about €900k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kevin Diks is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to operate effectively as a left-back, showcasing his attacking capabilities with an impressive xG and xA output. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his peers, he excels in ball distribution, evidenced by his high volume of touches and accurate long balls, making him a key asset in transitioning play. While his finishing could improve, his reliable presence on the pitch—missing only 16 games in three seasons—marks him as a dependable choice for any defensive line.
Strengths: xG + xA, Touches, Shots. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kevin Diks
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kevin Diks
≈ 100% Kevin Diks · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kevin Diks · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kevin Diks · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kevin Diks?
By Doppel's fit score, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest profile to Kevin Diks, with a 85/100 overall match. Jacobo Ramón and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kevin Diks?
Yes. Yuri Berchiche (Athletic Club) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kevin Diks?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kevin Diks'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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