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, with 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Diba include Joseph N'Duquidi from SC Farense, Justin Smith from Sporting Gijón, and Javi Villar from Albacete Balompié, all boasting a fit score of 80/100, indicating a strong tactical alignment for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | SC Farense | 22 | €400k | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Maguette Gueyesimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Théo Chennahisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Paul Venotsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Thiago Helguerasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 20 | €3.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 30 | €900k | 90 | 77 |
| 11 | Selvi Clúasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 · medium reliability
≈ 100% Samba Diba · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samba Diba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Joseph N'Duquidi (SC Farense) does the closest job to Samba Diba, at 94/100 on profile. Justin Smith and Javi Villar follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samba Diba?
Yes — Joseph N'Duquidi (SC Farense) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 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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