Who should replace Madiodio Dia?
CBPortsmouth · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitMadiodio Dia's profile ↗
Madiodio Dia is a centre-back for Portsmouth in the Championship, having made 23 appearances in 2025. For those seeking the best replacement for Dia, Michael Venturi from Venezia offers a tactical fit score of 82/100, while Manu Hernando from Real Racing Club has a fit score of 79/100. These players could serve as effective alternatives for those asking who can replace Dia in a similar defensive role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €300k | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Manu Hernandosimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 28 | €1.4m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | Pierre Lemonniersimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 33 | €300k | 93 | 78 |
| 4 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Hasan Kuruçaysimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €2.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 89 | 79 |
| 10 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Madiodio Dia
≈ 100% Madiodio Dia · low reliability
≈ 100% Madiodio Dia · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Madiodio Dia · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Madiodio Dia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Michael Venturi (Venezia) does the closest job to Madiodio Dia, at 94/100 on profile. Manu Hernando and Pierre Lemonnier follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Madiodio Dia?
Yes — Michael Venturi (Venezia) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Madiodio Dia?
Doppel learns Madiodio Dia's role profile from his 2025 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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