Players like Mamadou Diagne
CM/CDMVästerås SK · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitMamadou Diagne's profile ↗
The players most similar to Mamadou Diagne are Santiago Castañeda, Stanko Jurić, Abdellah Baallal. Doppel rates Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) a 80/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdellah Baallal scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Mamadou Diagne is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial duels and providing a reliable presence in the center of the park. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his positional peers, he showcases a solid overall quality, underpinned by his durability—having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his offensive contributions may be limited, his ability to dominate in the air and maintain positional discipline makes him a valuable asset for any team.
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 | 80 |
| 2 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Abdellah Baallalsimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €100k | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Giovanni Haagsimilar↗ | Lion City Sailors | 26 | €1.9m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Matias Siltanensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 19 | €10m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Ryad Hachemsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 28 | €900k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Julian Baassimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 24 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Tom Ducrocqsimilar↗ | Bastia | 27 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Isma Ruizsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Gerard Yepessimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €700k | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Mamadou Diagne?
Statistically, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) is the closest look-alike to Mamadou Diagne — a 80/100 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 Mamadou Diagne?
By Doppel's fit score, Santiago Castañeda (SC Paderborn 07) is the closest profile to Mamadou Diagne, with a 80/100 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.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mamadou Diagne?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mamadou Diagne's 2026 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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