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RB Leipzig· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Yan Diomande

Left WingIvory Coast19y€45.0MFull profile →

Inside ForwardProlificDribbler

0.43G/90

0.29A/90

Based on 2,484 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · 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 Yan Diomande

Said El Mala80% match
FC Köln · Bundesliga · €40.0M
Antonio Nusa79% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · €32.0M
Bazoumana Touré88% match
TSG Hoffenheim · Bundesliga · €35.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Inside ForwardProlificDribbler

A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as an elite creator (2.0 key passes/90), a proven goalscorer (0.43 goals/90), a prolific assist provider (0.29 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (4.3/90) and creates high-quality scoring opportunities (0.62 big chances/90). However, he loses possession under pressure (2.3 dispossessed/90). The three closest DNA matches to Yan Diomande:

Said El Mala(80% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as comfortable with both feet, a constant goal threat (3.4 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.60 goals/90), a reliable supplier (0.23 assists/90) and top 10% scorer in the league.
Antonio Nusa(79% match) — A Inside Forward. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.4 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (2.7 shots/90), a reliable supplier (0.18 assists/90), a dynamic dribbler (3.0/90) and draws fouls effectively (2.8/90).
Bazoumana Touré(88% match) — A Forward. Statistically, he stands out as naturally left-footed, an elite creator (1.8 key passes/90) and a prolific assist provider (0.35 assists/90).

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Said El Mala

FC Köln · Bundesliga

Germany19yContract 2030

G/900.60

A/900.23

Inside ForwardProlificSteady form

vs Diomande: +0.17 G/90

80% match

€40.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the best alternatives to Yan Diomande?▼

The top alternatives to Yan Diomande based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Said El Mala, Antonio Nusa, Bazoumana Touré, Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, Luis Díaz. 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 Yan Diomande in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Yan Diomande in 2026 include Said El Mala (€40.0M), Antonio Nusa (€32.0M), Bazoumana Touré (€35.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Yan Diomande play and who plays similarly?▼

Yan Diomande plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include Said El Mala (Germany, €40.0M); Antonio Nusa (Norway, €32.0M); Bazoumana Touré (Ivory Coast, €35.0M); Jean-Mattéo Bahoya (France, €25.0M).

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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