Who should replace Gora Diouf?
CBKV Mechelen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGora Diouf's profile ↗
Gora Diouf is a centre-back for KV Mechelen in the Belgian Pro League, having made 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Diouf include Tristan Gooijer from PEC Zwolle, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Emre Can from Borussia Dortmund, with a fit score of 83/100. For those searching for players similar to Diouf, these options provide strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 3 | Tristan Gooijersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 4 | Jorge Cuencasimilar↗ | Fulham | 27 | €8.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 23 | €9.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Felix Uduokhaisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 29 | €3.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gora Diouf
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Touches, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gora Diouf?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Léo Santos (CD Nacional) does the closest job to Gora Diouf, at 91/100 on profile. Emre Can and Tristan Gooijer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gora Diouf?
Yes — Léo Santos (CD Nacional) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gora Diouf?
Doppel learns Gora Diouf'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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