Players like Ousmane Diakité
CM/CDMWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOusmane Diakité's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ousmane Diakité are Adam Carlén, Alberto del Moral, Peru Nolaskoain. Doppel rates Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adam Carlén scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ousmane Diakité is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in aerial battles and defensive contributions, making him a key presence in the heart of the midfield. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 37% of his positional peers, he showcases his strengths through dominant aerial duels and solid clearance stats, underlining his reliability on the pitch. Durability is a significant asset, having missed just one game in three seasons, cementing his role as a dependable anchor for West Bromwich Albion.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ousmane Diakité
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 4 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 32 | €1.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 9 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Mikel Vesgasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 33 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ousmane Diakité
≈ 100% Ousmane Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ousmane Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ousmane Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ousmane Diakité?
By Doppel's fit score, Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) is the closest profile to Ousmane Diakité, with a 80/100 overall match. Alberto del Moral and Peru Nolaskoain are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ousmane Diakité?
Yes. Adam Carlén (IFK Göteborg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ousmane Diakité?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ousmane Diakité's 2025/26 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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