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Fulham· 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Issa Diop

Centre BackFrance29y€10.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

0.78Tkl/90

0.00KP/90

Based on 813 min · 2025/2026 · Premier League · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Issa Diop

Maximilian Kilman85% match
West Ham United · Premier League · €22.0M
Kristoffer Ajer85% match
Brentford · Premier League · €18.0M
James Hill85% match
AFC Bournemouth · Premier League · €15.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBAerialSmall Sample

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.7 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (64% duel success). Note: this profile is based on 813 minutes of playing time this season. The three closest DNA matches to Issa Diop:

Maximilian Kilman(85% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, commanding in the air (6.4 clearances/90) and meticulous in distribution (88% pass accuracy).
Kristoffer Ajer(85% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (1.8 tackles/90), commanding in the air (5.9 clearances/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.0 aerials won/90).
James Hill(85% match) — A Physical Stopper. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (7.2 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.7 interceptions/90), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), dominant in the air (4.9 aerials won/90, 65%), uses long balls frequently (7.5/90) and active off the ball (2.1 press score/90), contributing to defensive transitions.

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Maximilian Kilman

West Ham United · Premier League

England29yContract 2031

Tkl/900.92

KP/900.23

Ball-Playing CBAerial

vs Diop: €12M more expensive

85% match

€22.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Issa Diop?▼

The top alternatives to Issa Diop based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Maximilian Kilman, Kristoffer Ajer, James Hill, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Issa Diop in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Issa Diop in 2026 include Maximilian Kilman (€22.0M), Kristoffer Ajer (€18.0M), James Hill (€15.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Issa Diop play and who plays similarly?▼

Issa Diop plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Maximilian Kilman (England, €22.0M); Kristoffer Ajer (Norway, €18.0M); James Hill (England, €15.0M); William Saliba (France, €90.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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