Players like Samba Diatara
LBDegerfors IF · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamba Diatara's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samba Diatara are Marcus Baggesen, Julio Alonso, Hodei Arrillaga. Doppel rates Marcus Baggesen (IFK Norrköping) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marcus Baggesen scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Samba Diatara
Samba Diatara is a left-back with a defensive profile, yet his current season has seen him struggle significantly, ranking in the bottom 1% of his peers. Despite his durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, his lack of impactful contributions and low involvement in play raise concerns about his effectiveness in both defensive and offensive phases. Diatara will need to elevate his performance to establish himself as a reliable option at this level.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samba Diatara
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Baggesensimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 23 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Julio Alonsosimilar↗ | Huesca | 28 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Hodei Arrillagasimilar↗ | Eibar | 22 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Williams Kokolosimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 26 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 6 | Juan Lariossimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 22 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Jozhua Vertrouwdsimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 22 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Roger Hinojosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 21 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Jonathan Gómezsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 23 | €800k | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Matthéo Xantippesimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 79 |
| 11 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Simone Davìsimilar↗ | Südtirol | 27 | €700k | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samba Diatara
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samba Diatara?
By Doppel's fit score, Marcus Baggesen (IFK Norrköping) is the closest profile to Samba Diatara, with a 80/100 overall match. Julio Alonso and Hodei Arrillaga are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samba Diatara?
Yes. Marcus Baggesen (IFK Norrköping) plays a similar left back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samba Diatara?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samba Diatara's 2026 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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