Who should replace Mouhamed Diop?
CM/CDM/CAMTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMouhamed Diop's profile ↗
Mouhamed Diop is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Troyes in Ligue 1, with 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Diop include Iván Morante from Burgos CF, Markus Karlsbakk of Lillestrøm SK, and Jürgen Ekkelenkamp from Udinese, all achieving a tactical fit score of 82/100. These players demonstrate a similar skill set and tactical role, making them viable alternatives for teams seeking to fill Diop's position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iván Morantesimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 25 | €1.0m | 96 | 82 |
| 2 | Markus Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 26 | €1.5m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Jürgen Ekkelenkampsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €10m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Lucianosimilar↗ | São Paulo | 33 | €1.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 6 | Alfie Devinesimilar↗ | Preston North End | 22 | €8.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Rafael Bauzàsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 21 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Taliscasimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 32 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Christopher Scottsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 24 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Wrexham | 32 | €1.1m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mouhamed Diop
≈ 100% Mouhamed Diop · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Mouhamed Diop · medium reliability
≈ 100% Mouhamed Diop · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mouhamed Diop?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) does the closest job to Mouhamed Diop, at 96/100 on profile. Markus Karlsbakk and Jürgen Ekkelenkamp follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mouhamed Diop?
Yes — Iván Morante (Burgos Club de Fútbol) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mouhamed Diop?
Doppel learns Mouhamed Diop'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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