Who should replace Habib Diarra?
CM/CAMSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitHabib Diarra's profile ↗
Habib Diarra is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Sunderland in the Premier League, with 20 appearances, 2 goals, and 2 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those looking for the best replacement for Diarra, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas of RC Sporting Charleroi offers an impressive fit score of 88/100, while Nuno Santos from Vitória SC follows closely with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Mathieu Maertenssimilar↗ | SC Cambuur | 31 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Christopher Nkunkusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €26m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Callum O'Haresimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 28 | €5.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Danny Namasosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 26 | €5.7m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Zakaria Aboukhlalsimilar↗ | Torino | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Thomas Robinetsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 30 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Habib Diarra
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Habib Diarra · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Habib Diarra?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jakob Napoleon Romsaas (RC Sporting Charleroi) does the closest job to Habib Diarra, at 92/100 on profile. Mathieu Maertens and Nuno Santos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Habib Diarra?
Yes — Mathieu Maertens (SC Cambuur) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Habib Diarra?
Doppel learns Habib Diarra's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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