Who should replace Moussa Diaby?
RWAston Villa · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMoussa Diaby's profile ↗
Moussa Diaby is a right winger for Aston Villa in the Premier League, with 38 appearances this season, contributing 6 goals and 8 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Diaby, Ángel Di María (Benfica) offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Oğuz Aydın (Alanyaspor) follows closely with a fit score of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcus Edwardssimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 28 | €6.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.9m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Anis Hadj Moussasimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 24 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Oğuz Aydınsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 26 | €6.5m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Mohamed Salahsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 34 | €21m | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Cole Palmersimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €92m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 39 | €1.5m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Andreas Skov Olsensimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 27 | €6.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Rayan Cherkisimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €98m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Brennan Johnsonsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 25 | €32m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | Ousmane Dembélésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 29 | €97m | 92 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Moussa Diaby
≈ 100% Moussa Diaby · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Moussa Diaby · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Moussa Diaby · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Moussa Diaby?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Marcus Edwards (Sporting CP) does the closest job to Moussa Diaby, at 94/100 on profile. Ángel Di María and Anis Hadj Moussa follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Moussa Diaby?
Yes — Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €1.5m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Moussa Diaby?
Doppel learns Moussa Diaby's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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