Who should replace Assane Diao?
RW/LWComo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAssane Diao's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Assane Diao, the best-fitting right wingers are Jonathan Rowe, Joel Roca, Mohammed Kudus. Jonathan Rowe (Bologna) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Oladapo Afolayan at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Assane Diao
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jonathan Rowesimilar↗ | Bologna | 22 | €29m | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | Joel Rocasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 20 | €6.3m | 93 | 78 |
| 3 | Mohammed Kudussimilar↗ | West Ham United | 24 | €54m | 92 | 74 |
| 4 | Oladapo Afolayansimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €1.3m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Matteo Cancellierisimilar↗ | Empoli | 21 | €7.2m | 91 | 77 |
| 6 | Ayoze Pérezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €5.4m | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Jamie Gittenssimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 20 | €29m | 90 | 75 |
| 8 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 26 | €3.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Iliman Ndiayesimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €53m | 89 | 73 |
| 10 | Antonio Nusasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €31m | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 19 | €11m | 89 | 75 |
| 12 | Ernest Nuamahsimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €9.5m | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Assane Diao
≈ 100% Assane Diao · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Assane Diao · strong: Shots, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Assane Diao · strong: Successful dribbles, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Assane Diao?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jonathan Rowe (Bologna) does the closest job to Assane Diao, at 94/100 on profile. Joel Roca and Mohammed Kudus follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Assane Diao?
Yes — Oladapo Afolayan (FC St. Pauli) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €1.3m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Assane Diao?
Doppel learns Assane Diao's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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