Who should replace Pape Diop?
CM/CDM1. FC Nürnberg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Diop's profile ↗
Pape Diop is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga. He has made 15 appearances this season, contributing 1 goal and 2 assists. The best replacements for Diop include Hakan Çalhanoğlu from Inter with a fit score of 85/100, and Enzo Le Fée from Sunderland, also at 84/100, both providing a strong tactical fit for similar roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Henrikh Mkhitaryansimilar↗ | Inter | 37 | €2.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Diop
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Diop?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hakan Çalhanoğlu (Inter) does the closest job to Pape Diop, at 93/100 on profile. Enzo Le Fée and Adam Wharton follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Pape Diop?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Pape Diop?
Doppel learns Pape Diop's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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