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 September 2026.
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Mouctar Diakhaby is an aggressive front-foot defender, excelling in winning possession in the attacking third and contributing with crucial goals. With a Sofascore rating in the top 50% of his positional peers, he showcases solid defensive capabilities through high clearance rates and successful dribbles. While his injury history is a concern, his ability to impact games makes him a valuable asset for Valencia when fit.
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↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €5.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 88 | 81 |
* 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 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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