Players like Makaya Ibrahima Diaby
CMCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMakaya Ibrahima Diaby's profile ↗
Makaya Ibrahima Diaby is a central midfielder for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League. In the 2025/26 season, he made 26 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. Players similar to Diaby include Diego Gómez from Brighton & Hove Albion, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Khalil Fayad from Montpellier, with a fit score of 83/100, both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Makaya Ibrahima Diaby
Makaya Ibrahima Diaby is a tenacious central midfielder, excelling in defensive duels and aerial contests, establishing himself as a formidable presence in the engine room. Despite being in the lower percentile for playmaking metrics, his durability is impressive, with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he may need to enhance his passing in the final third, his strong tackling and interception rates indicate solid potential for growth.
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↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 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↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Mats Pannewigsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 22 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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 (CF Estrela Amadora) 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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