Players like Mamadou Diagne
CM/CDMVästerås SK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMamadou Diagne's profile ↗
Mamadou Diagne is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Västerås SK in the Swedish Allsvenskan, currently valued at €1m. Players similar to Diagne include Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Abdellah Baallal of Clermont Foot, also with a fit score of 81/100. Both offer comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking players with similar attributes.
About Mamadou Diagne
Mamadou Diagne is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial dominance and reliable presence in the center of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 21% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels, providing a strong defensive shield. His durability is a significant asset, as he has missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable choice for any team looking to bolster their midfield stability.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mamadou Diagne
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 26 | €1.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mamadou Diagne
≈ 100% Mamadou Diagne · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Mamadou Diagne · strong: Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Mamadou Diagne · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mamadou Diagne?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) is the closest profile to Mamadou Diagne, with a 81/100 overall match. Stanko Jurić and Abdellah Baallal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mamadou Diagne?
Yes. Abdellah Baallal (Clermont Foot) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
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