Japhet Tanganga — stats, profile & similar players (2026)
centre back · Sheffield United · ENG-Championship · age 27 · €5.6m
Japhet Tanganga is a commanding aerial defender, excelling in both aerial duels and overall defensive engagements. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he showcases remarkable reliability, making him a cornerstone of Sheffield United's backline. His ability to dominate in the air and consistently clear threats underlines his defensive prowess, though he could improve his ball progression. With just 11 games missed in the past three seasons, his durability adds to his value as a dependable centre-back.
Strengths
- Aerial duels won /90
- Duels won /90
- Aerial duels won %
- Clearances /90
Weaknesses
- Successful dribbles /90
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- Japhet Tanganga plays as a centre back for Sheffield United in the ENG-Championship.
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