Who should replace Samba Diba?
CDM/CMGrenoble Foot 38 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamba Diba's profile ↗
Samba Diba is a defensive midfielder/central midfielder for Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2, having made 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Diba, Joseph N'Duquidi from Amiens SC and Justin Smith from Sporting Gijón both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 80/100. Additionally, Hianga'a M'Bock from Red Star FC and Javi Villar from Albacete Balompié are also viable options with fit scores of 78/100 and 80/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Samba Diba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Hianga'a M'Bocksimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 27 | €300k | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Maguette Gueyesimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Paul Venotsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Thiago Helguerasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €3.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 30 | €900k | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samba Diba
≈ 100% Samba Diba · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Samba Diba · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Samba Diba · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samba Diba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joseph N'Duquidi (Amiens SC) does the closest job to Samba Diba, at 94/100 on profile. Hianga'a M'Bock and Justin Smith follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samba Diba?
Yes — Hianga'a M'Bock (Red Star FC) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samba Diba?
Doppel learns Samba Diba's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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