Players like Ousmane Diakité
CM/CDMWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOusmane Diakité's profile ↗
Ousmane Diakité is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, with 36 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Diakité include Adam Carlén from IFK Göteborg, with a fit score of 80/100, and Alberto del Moral of Villarreal B U23, also at 80/100. These players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them potential alternatives for teams seeking a similar style of play.
About Ousmane Diakité
Ousmane Diakité is a robust defensive midfielder with a strong aerial presence, excelling in winning duels and making clearances. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 39% of his peers, his durability is impressive, having missed only one game in three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly in dribbling or attacking play, his defensive reliability and ability to dominate in the air make him a valuable asset in breaking up opposition attacks.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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