Players like Edan Diop
LMCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdan Diop's profile ↗
The players most similar to Edan Diop are Başar Önal, Dwight McNeil, Jaidon Anthony. Doppel rates Başar Önal (NEC Nijmegen) a 88/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marius Bülter scores 84/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
About Edan Diop
Edan Diop is a dynamic attacking midfielder known for his ability to create and convert chances, making him a valuable asset in the final third. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he excels in winning possession and contributing to goal-scoring opportunities, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goals and successful dribbles. While his injury history raises concerns, when fit, he showcases the potential to be a game-changer for any side.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 27 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Edan Diop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Malick Fofanasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €29m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Nicola Zalewskisimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €18m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 21 | €31m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Marius Bültersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 33 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 9 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 27 | €18m | 92 | 83 |
| 10 | Chris Führichsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Sergi Canóssimilar↗ | Valencia | 29 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Ali Ahmedsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €5.4m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edan Diop
≈ 100% Edan Diop · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Edan Diop · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Edan Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edan Diop?
By Doppel's fit score, Başar Önal (NEC Nijmegen) is the closest profile to Edan Diop, with a 88/100 overall match. Dwight McNeil and Jaidon Anthony are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Edan Diop?
Yes. Marius Bülter (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Edan Diop?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Edan Diop's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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