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Manisa BBSK· 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · FULL

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AttackerFrance33y€10.0MFull profile →

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0.61G/90

0.14A/90

Based on 2,182 min · 2025/2026 · 1. Lig · FULL

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 Loïs Diony

Habib Diallo84% match
Metz · Ligue 1 · €5.0M
Andréas Hountondji84% match
St. Pauli · Bundesliga · €5.0M
Ermedin Demirovic84% match
VfB Stuttgart · Bundesliga · €22.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

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Diony is the rare striker who lets the ball do the talking—a blunt instrument with a surprisingly delicate touch. Playing in the 1. Lig, he scores at a top-20% clip (0.59 goals per 90) while generating shots at a similarly elite rate, yet his pass volume sits in the bottom 10% of attackers in the division. The three closest DNA matches to Loïs Diony:

Habib Diallo(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as strong in aerial duels (3.4 aerials won/90).
Andréas Hountondji(84% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a regular goalscorer (0.33 goals/90).
Ermedin Demirovic(84% match) — A Poacher. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.0 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.72 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.

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Habib Diallo

Metz · Ligue 1

Senegal31yContract 2028

G/900.19

A/900.05

Target ManOut of form ↓

vs Diony: 2y younger · -0.43 G/90

84% match

€5.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Loïs Diony?▼

The top alternatives to Loïs Diony based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Habib Diallo, Andréas Hountondji, Ermedin Demirovic, Anastasios Douvikas , Igor Matanovic. 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 Loïs Diony in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Loïs Diony in 2026 include Habib Diallo (€5.0M), Andréas Hountondji (€5.0M), Ermedin Demirovic (€22.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Loïs Diony play and who plays similarly?▼

Loïs Diony plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Habib Diallo (Senegal, €5.0M); Andréas Hountondji (France, €5.0M); Ermedin Demirovic (Bosnia and Herzegovina, €22.0M); Anastasios Douvikas (Greece, €10.0M).

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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