Who should replace Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
CMCercle Brugge · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMakaya Ibrahima Diaby's profile ↗
Makaya Ibrahima Diaby is a central midfielder for Cercle Brugge in the Belgian Pro League, where he made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 2 goals and providing 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Diaby, Diego Gómez from Brighton & Hove Albion offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Jeffrey Schlupp and Mario Lemina both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 79/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Schluppsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 34 | €700k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Mario Leminasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 33 | €4.1m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 79 |
| 8 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 27 | €800k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 90 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Makaya Ibrahima Diaby
≈ 100% Makaya Ibrahima Diaby · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Makaya Ibrahima Diaby · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Makaya Ibrahima Diaby · strong: Duels won, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, at 93/100 on profile. Mario Lemina and Diego Gómez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
Yes — Jeffrey Schlupp (Crystal Palace) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
Doppel learns Makaya Ibrahima Diaby'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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