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Nice· 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Sofiane Diop

Left WingMorocco26y€10.0MFull profile →

Inside Forward

0.34G/90

0.13A/90

Based on 2,145 min · 2025/2026 · Ligue 1 · 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 Sofiane Diop

Simon Adingra80% match
Monaco · Ligue 1 · €22.0M
Hamed Junior Traoré80% match
Olympique Marseille · Ligue 1 · €15.0M
Yann Gboho80% match
Toulouse · Ligue 1 · €12.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside Forward

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.6 key passes/90) and a regular goalscorer (0.34 goals/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (1.5 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Sofiane Diop:

Simon Adingra(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.5 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.31 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.21 assists/90) and a dynamic dribbler (2.5/90).
Hamed Junior Traoré(80% match) — A Complete Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.29 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.15 assists/90).
Yann Gboho(80% match) — A Dynamic Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (1.9 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.17 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (2.6/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.4/90).

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Simon Adingra

Monaco · Ligue 1

Ivory Coast24yContract 2030

G/900.31

A/900.21

Inside ForwardDribblerOut of form ↓

vs Diop: €12M more expensive · 2y younger

80% match

€22.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Sofiane Diop?▼

The top alternatives to Sofiane Diop based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Simon Adingra, Hamed Junior Traoré, Yann Gboho, Osame Sahraoui, Quentin Ndjantou. 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 Sofiane Diop in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Sofiane Diop in 2026 include Simon Adingra (€22.0M), Hamed Junior Traoré (€15.0M), Yann Gboho (€12.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Sofiane Diop plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast, €22.0M); Hamed Junior Traoré (Ivory Coast, €15.0M); Yann Gboho (France, €12.0M); Osame Sahraoui (Norway, €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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