Players like Mouctar Diakhaby
CBValencia · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMouctar Diakhaby's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mouctar Diakhaby are Michael Keane, Caleb Taylor, Malick Thiaw. Doppel rates Michael Keane (Everton) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mouctar Diakhaby is a dynamic, aggressive centre-back known for his ability to win possession high up the pitch and contribute offensively. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers, he excels in clearances and has a knack for scoring non-penalty goals, showcasing his threat during set pieces. However, his injury history is a concern, having missed significant time over the past few seasons, which could affect his reliability in the long run.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Non-penalty goals, Clearances. Availability: 95 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mouctar Diakhaby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 91 | 87 |
| 5 | Keven Schlotterbecksimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 19 | €64m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mouctar Diakhaby
≈ 100% Mouctar Diakhaby · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Mouctar Diakhaby · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Mouctar Diakhaby · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Mouctar Diakhaby?
Statistically, Michael Keane (Everton) is the closest look-alike to Mouctar Diakhaby — a 83/100 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 Mouctar Diakhaby?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Keane (Everton) is the closest profile to Mouctar Diakhaby, with a 83/100 overall match. Caleb Taylor and Malick Thiaw are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mouctar Diakhaby?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mouctar Diakhaby?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mouctar Diakhaby's 2024/25 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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