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, having made 26 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 1 assist. For those seeking the best replacement for Diaby, Diego Gómez from Brighton & Hove Albion stands out with a fit score of 84/100, while Jeffrey Schlupp and Thomas Battistella both offer solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100.
Best replacements for Makaya Ibrahima Diaby
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 2 | Jeffrey Schluppsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 34 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Thomas Battistellasimilar↗ | Modena | 25 | €300k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Philip Billingsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 30 | €6.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Mauro Arambarrisimilar↗ | Getafe | 31 | €8.3m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 21 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Leonel Buccasimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Telasco Segoviasimilar↗ | Casa Pia | 23 | €6.6m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Makaya Ibrahima Diaby
≈ 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
≈ 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: Duels won, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Makaya Ibrahima Diaby, at 92/100 on profile. Jeffrey Schlupp and Thomas Battistella follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Makaya Ibrahima Diaby?
Yes — Thomas Battistella (Modena) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 78/100 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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