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 during the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Diouf include Abakar Sylla from RC Strasbourg, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Pedrão from Portimonense SAD, also with a fit score of 82/100. For those seeking alternatives, Apostolos Konstantopoulos and Clever Ferreira both offer similar tactical profiles with fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Gora Diouf
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apostolos Konstantopoulossimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 24 | €800k | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Clever Ferreirasimilar↗ | Atlético Tucumán | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Pedrãosimilar↗ | Portimonense SAD | 29 | €800k | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Tristan Gooijersimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Tjark Lasse Schellersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 24 | €2.7m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Francisco Calvosimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 34 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gora Diouf
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Successful dribbles, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Gora Diouf · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gora Diouf?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Apostolos Konstantopoulos (K. Beerschot V.A.) does the closest job to Gora Diouf, at 92/100 on profile. Clever Ferreira and Abakar Sylla follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gora Diouf?
Yes — Apostolos Konstantopoulos (K. Beerschot V.A.) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 80/100 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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