Who should replace Andy Diouf?
CM/CDMInter · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAndy Diouf's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Andy Diouf, the best-fitting central midfielders are Himad Abdelli, Luka Sučić, Aimar Oroz. Himad Abdelli (Angers) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Abdou Harroui at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Andy Diouf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Aimar Orozsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 23 | €6.9m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 23 | €1.8m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 21 | €16m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 7 | Amine Haritsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €5.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 19 | €23m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 25 | €8.6m | 92 | 86 |
| 10 | Enzo Millotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €23m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 22 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Tomáš Suslovsimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 21 | €3.9m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Andy Diouf
≈ 100% Andy Diouf · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Andy Diouf · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Andy Diouf · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Andy Diouf?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Himad Abdelli (Angers) does the closest job to Andy Diouf, at 94/100 on profile. Luka Sučić and Aimar Oroz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Andy Diouf?
Yes — Abdou Harroui (Frosinone) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.6m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Andy Diouf?
Doppel learns Andy Diouf's role profile from his 2024/25 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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