Who should replace Pape Diong?
CDMUSL Dunkerque · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Diong's profile ↗
Pape Diong is a defensive midfielder for USL Dunkerque in Ligue 2, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Diong include Samba Diba from Grenoble Foot 38, with a fit score of 79/100, and Iddrisu Baba from Almería, who has a fit score of 78/100. Both offer similar tactical attributes, making them suitable alternatives for Diong's role.
Best replacements for Pape Diong
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iddrisu Babasimilar↗ | Almería | 30 | €900k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Samba Dibasimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 23 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Jaden Heskeysimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €300k | 92 | 75 |
| 4 | Andreas Ndojsimilar↗ | Rio Ave | 23 | €5.4m | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Hianga'a M'Bocksimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 27 | €300k | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Jhon Solíssimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €4.9m | 89 | 74 |
| 11 | Lorenzo Ignacchitisimilar↗ | Reggiana | 22 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Magnus Knudsensimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €3.3m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Diong
≈ 100% Pape Diong · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Pape Diong · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Pape Diong · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Diong?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Iddrisu Baba (Almería) does the closest job to Pape Diong, at 93/100 on profile. Samba Diba and Jaden Heskey follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pape Diong?
Yes — Jaden Heskey (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pape Diong?
Doppel learns Pape Diong'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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