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, Emin Bayram scores 86/100 at about €3.9m. Data as of October 2026.
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Kevin Diks is a versatile ball-playing centre-back and left-back, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively with impressive xG and xA metrics. His strong touch and proficiency in accurate long balls mark him as a key player in build-up play, despite being in the bottom 45% for overall quality among peers. With a solid track record of availability, missing only 16 games in the last three seasons, Diks remains a reliable option in defense, capable of impacting matches from the back 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 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Ronald Araújosimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 27 | €22m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 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 closest look-alike to Kevin Diks?
Statistically, Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United) is the closest look-alike to Kevin Diks — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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. Emin Bayram (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €3.9m.
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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