Players like Gora Diouf
CBKV Mechelen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGora Diouf's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gora Diouf are Emre Can, Tristan Gooijer, Emmanuel Kakou. Doppel rates Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny da Costa scores 85/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Gora Diouf is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in disrupting opposition play, evidenced by his impressive clearance rate and successful dribbles. While his overall quality places him in the bottom 28% of his positional peers, his durability is a significant asset, having missed only three games in three seasons. His ability to contribute offensively with goals showcases an unexpected finishing touch for a centre-back, making him a versatile option in defensive setups.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gora Diouf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Tristan Gooijersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 3 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
| 6 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gora Diouf
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gora Diouf?
By Doppel's fit score, Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) is the closest profile to Gora Diouf, with a 83/100 overall match. Tristan Gooijer and Emmanuel Kakou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gora Diouf?
Yes. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gora Diouf?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gora Diouf'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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