Who should replace Michel Diaz?
CBStade Brestois · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichel Diaz's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Michel Diaz, the best-fitting centre backs are Matias Moreno, Morato, Chrislain Matsima. Matias Moreno (Levante UD) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jorge Sáenz at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Michel Diaz
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €5.8m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Moratosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €14m | 89 | 77 |
| 3 | Chrislain Matsimasimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 22 | €21m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 21 | €9.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Gautier Llorissimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €3.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €6.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 21 | €41m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Joseph Okumusimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €2.8m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 30 | €2.3m | 87 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michel Diaz
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · low reliability
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michel Diaz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matias Moreno (Levante UD) does the closest job to Michel Diaz, at 90/100 on profile. Morato and Chrislain Matsima follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michel Diaz?
Yes — Jorge Sáenz (Leganés) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Michel Diaz?
Doppel learns Michel Diaz's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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