Who should replace Pape Diop?
CM/CDMToulouse · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPape Diop's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Pape Diop, the best-fitting central midfielders are Hernani, Declan Rice, Hakan Çalhanoğlu. Hernani (Parma) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Ander Herrera at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Pape Diop
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hernanisimilar↗ | Parma | 30 | €1.3m | 90 | 79 |
| 2 | Declan Ricesimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €114m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 89 | 84 |
| 4 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 25 | €26m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 34 | €400k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 21 | €74m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | João Nevessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €148m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Ivan Rakitićsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 35 | €2.9m* | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Toni Kroossimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 33 | €3.7m* | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Pape Diop
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Pape Diop · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Pape Diop?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hernani (Parma) does the closest job to Pape Diop, at 90/100 on profile. Declan Rice and Hakan Çalhanoğlu 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 77/100 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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