Who should replace Ibrahim Diabaté?
STDeportivo Alavés · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitIbrahim Diabaté's profile ↗
Ibrahim Diabaté is a striker for Deportivo Alavés in La Liga, having made 29 appearances in 2025, scoring 19 goals and providing 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Diabaté, Nikola Vasic from GAIS offers a fit score of 80/100, while Kasper Høgh of Bodø/Glimt presents a slightly higher fit at 81/100. These players could effectively fulfil a similar role in a tactical setup.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikkel Ladefogedsimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 23 | €700k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Nikola Vasicsimilar↗ | GAIS | 35 | €200k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Kristian Stromland Liensimilar↗ | Djurgårdens IF | 25 | €900k | 93 | 76 |
| 4 | Kasper Høghsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 26 | €12m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | August Priskesimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 22 | €7.5m | 93 | 78 |
| 6 | Joel Pohjanpalosimilar↗ | Palermo | 32 | €3.3m | 93 | 77 |
| 7 | Noel Futkeusimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €7.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Lars-Jørgen Salvesensimilar↗ | Derby County | 30 | €500k | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Daniel Karlsbakksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 23 | €4.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Benjamin Källmansimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 28 | €3.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Martijn Kaarssimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €3.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Emeghasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €26m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ibrahim Diabaté
≈ 100% Ibrahim Diabaté · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ibrahim Diabaté · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Ibrahim Diabaté · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ibrahim Diabaté?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mikkel Ladefoged (Västerås SK) does the closest job to Ibrahim Diabaté, at 93/100 on profile. Nikola Vasic and Kristian Stromland Lien follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ibrahim Diabaté?
Yes — Nikola Vasic (GAIS) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ibrahim Diabaté?
Doppel learns Ibrahim Diabaté's role profile from his 2025 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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