Who should replace Michel Diaz?
CBTroyes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMichel Diaz's profile ↗
Michel Diaz is a centre-back for Troyes in Ligue 1, having made 20 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Diaz, Antoine Mendy from Nice boasts a fit score of 84/100, while Timo Hübers of 1. FC Köln follows closely with a fit score of 83/100. Both players offer strong tactical compatibility for a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Yuto Tsunashimasimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 26 | €1.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 4 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €5.8m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Chrislain Matsimasimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €21m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Fabio Grubersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Jeff Chabotsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 9 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | Lecce | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Giorgio Cittadinisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 24 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Michel Diaz
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · low reliability
≈ 100% Michel Diaz · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Michel Diaz?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Antoine Mendy (Nice) does the closest job to Michel Diaz, at 91/100 on profile. Yuto Tsunashima and Timo Hübers follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Michel Diaz?
Yes — Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.4m, a 83/100 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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