Who should replace El Hadji Malick Diouf?
LM/LBWest Ham United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEl Hadji Malick Diouf's profile ↗
El Hadji Malick Diouf is a left midfielder/left-back for West Ham United in the Premier League, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Diouf include Luca Netz from Borussia M'gladbach, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Vasilios Zagaritis from Almere City FC, also with a fit score of 83/100. Both provide a strong tactical fit for the same role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Arthur Masuakusimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 33 | €1.9m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 21 | €5.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Empoli | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match El Hadji Malick Diouf
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% El Hadji Malick Diouf · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for El Hadji Malick Diouf?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luca Netz (Borussia M'gladbach) does the closest job to El Hadji Malick Diouf, at 93/100 on profile. Arthur Masuaku and Vasilios Zagaritis follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace El Hadji Malick Diouf?
Yes — Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for El Hadji Malick Diouf?
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