Who should replace Ousmane Diakité?
CM/CDMWest Bromwich Albion · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOusmane Diakité's profile ↗
Ousmane Diakité is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for West Bromwich Albion in the Championship, with 36 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Diakité, Adam Carlén (Excelsior) and Alberto del Moral (Córdoba) both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 80/100, while Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) and Peru Nolaskoain (Eibar) also present solid alternatives with fits of 78/100 and 79/100, respectively.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Yatessimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 29 | €7.2m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 26 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 26 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 4 | Peru Nolaskoainsimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €800k | 93 | 79 |
| 5 | Stefan Džodićsimilar↗ | Almería | 21 | €2.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 6 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 92 | 77 |
| 7 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 8 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 92 | 78 |
| 9 | Novatus Miroshisimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €4.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 10 | Alberto Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 29 | €500k | 91 | 78 |
| 11 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ousmane Diakité
≈ 100% Ousmane Diakité · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ousmane Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Ousmane Diakité · strong: Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ousmane Diakité?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) does the closest job to Ousmane Diakité, at 94/100 on profile. Adam Carlén and Alberto del Moral follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ousmane Diakité?
Yes — Adam Carlén (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ousmane Diakité?
Doppel learns Ousmane Diakité'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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