Who should replace Sofiane Diop?
LW/CAMNice · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSofiane Diop's profile ↗
Sofiane Diop is a left winger/attacking midfielder for Nice in Ligue 1, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 8 goals and providing 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Diop, Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth, fit 86/100) and Álex Berenguer (Athletic Club, fit 85/100) offer strong tactical fits. Players similar to Diop include Jack Clarke (Sunderland, fit 84/100) and Pablo Pagis (Lorient, fit 85/100).
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Kluivertsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 27 | €24m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Jack Clarkesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €21m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 31 | €4.1m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Alejandro Garnachosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €26m | 94 | 86 |
| 6 | Pedrosimilar↗ | Lazio | 39 | €1.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 8 | Gabriel Martinellisimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €42m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Kaoru Mitomasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 29 | €20m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Afonso Moreirasimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 21 | €18m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Florian Wirtzsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €95m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Zuriko Davitashvilisimilar↗ | Saint-Étienne | 25 | €12m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sofiane Diop
≈ 100% Sofiane Diop · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sofiane Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Sofiane Diop · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sofiane Diop?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Sofiane Diop, at 95/100 on profile. Jack Clarke and Álex Berenguer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sofiane Diop?
Yes — Pedro (Lazio) plays a similar left winger role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sofiane Diop?
Doppel learns Sofiane Diop's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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