Players like Ousmane Diomande
CBNottingham Forest · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOusmane Diomande's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ousmane Diomande are Ryan Flamingo, Anselmo Garcia McNulty, Daan Dierckx. Doppel rates Ryan Flamingo (PSV Eindhoven) a 84/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 81/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Ousmane Diomande is an aggressive, ball-playing centre-back who excels at initiating attacks from the back and winning aerial duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive shot volume and touches per game, highlighting his involvement in the team's build-up play. Despite a lower output in clearances, his durability is evident, having missed only 17 games over the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in defense for Nottingham Forest.
Strengths: Shots, Touches, Sofascore rating. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ousmane Diomande
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 5 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ousmane Diomande
≈ 100% Ousmane Diomande · strong: Accurate long balls, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ousmane Diomande · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ousmane Diomande · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Ousmane Diomande?
Statistically, Ryan Flamingo (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest look-alike to Ousmane Diomande — a 84/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Ousmane Diomande?
By Doppel's fit score, Ryan Flamingo (PSV Eindhoven) is the closest profile to Ousmane Diomande, with a 84/100 overall match. Anselmo Garcia McNulty and Daan Dierckx are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ousmane Diomande?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ousmane Diomande?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ousmane Diomande'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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