Who should replace Moussa Diarra?
CB/LBDeportivo Alavés · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Diarra's profile ↗
Moussa Diarra is a centre-back/left-back for Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, with 12 appearances and 970 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Diarra, Josue Escartin from Red Star FC offers a tactical fit score of 80/100, while Yael Mouanga from Montpellier presents a solid alternative with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 76 |
| 2 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
| 3 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Marin Šverkosimilar↗ | Venezia | 28 | €1.6m | 88 | 76 |
| 5 | Julien Kouadiosimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 27 | €900k | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Erhan Mašovićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 86 | 76 |
| 10 | Lennard Maloneysimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €2.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 11 | Maas Willemsensimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €4.6m | 85 | 76 |
| 12 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Diarra
≈ 100% Moussa Diarra · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Moussa Diarra · medium reliability
≈ 100% Moussa Diarra · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Diarra?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Benjamin Nelson (Leicester City) does the closest job to Moussa Diarra, at 91/100 on profile. Yael Mouanga and Josue Escartin follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Moussa Diarra?
Yes — Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Moussa Diarra?
Doppel learns Moussa Diarra's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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