Players like Abdoulay Diaby
RW/STPendikspor · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAbdoulay Diaby's profile ↗
The players most similar to Abdoulay Diaby are Jan Mlakar, Jorge Pascual, Agustín Álvarez. Doppel rates Jan Mlakar (Amiens SC) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Felix Tomi scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of November 2026.
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Abdoulay Diaby is a versatile right winger who combines crossing accuracy with a solid defensive work rate, making him a valuable asset in both attack and midfield support. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 17% among peers, his proficiency in accurate crosses and long balls highlights his potential to influence the game. With only seven games missed in the last three seasons, Diaby's reliability adds to his appeal, though he may need to improve his chance creation to elevate his overall impact.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Abdoulay Diaby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan Mlakarsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Jorge Pascualsimilar↗ | Granada | 23 | €1.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Agustín Álvarezsimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Felix Tomisimilar↗ | Bastia | 26 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Antonio Sanabriasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 30 | €1.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Alvaro Garcia-Pascualsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 24 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 7 | Bruny Nsimbasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 26 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Johan Gomezsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €700k | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Carlos Martínsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €1.5m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Akor Adamssimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €15m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Aaron Biboutsimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €3.6m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €1.8m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Abdoulay Diaby
≈ 100% Abdoulay Diaby · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Abdoulay Diaby · low reliability
≈ 100% Abdoulay Diaby · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Abdoulay Diaby?
Statistically, Jan Mlakar (Amiens SC) is the closest look-alike to Abdoulay Diaby — a 78/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Abdoulay Diaby?
By Doppel's fit score, Jan Mlakar (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Abdoulay Diaby, with a 78/100 overall match. Jorge Pascual and Agustín Álvarez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Abdoulay Diaby?
Yes. Felix Tomi (Bastia) plays a similar right winger role and rates 79/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Abdoulay Diaby?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Abdoulay Diaby's 2024/25 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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