Players like Makaya Ibrahima Diaby
CMCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMakaya Ibrahima Diaby's profile ↗
The players most similar to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby are Diego Gómez, Mauro Arambarri, Khalil Fayad. Doppel rates Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 84/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Leonel Bucca scores 80/100 at about €800k. Data as of October 2026.
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Makaya Ibrahima Diaby is a tenacious defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and ground battles, making him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition play. Despite his youth and a Sofascore rating in the bottom 16% of his peers, his durability is impressive, with no games missed in three seasons. While his contributions in the final third need improvement, his tackling and interception abilities showcase his potential as a reliable enforcer in the heart of the midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | No team | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Makaya Ibrahima Diaby
≈ 100% Makaya Ibrahima Diaby · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Makaya Ibrahima Diaby · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Makaya Ibrahima Diaby · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
Statistically, Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest look-alike to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby — a 84/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, with a 84/100 overall match. Mauro Arambarri and Khalil Fayad are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
Yes. Leonel Bucca (Independiente Rivadavia) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Makaya Ibrahima Diaby's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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