Players like Saël Kumbedi
RB/RMVfL Wolfsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSaël Kumbedi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Saël Kumbedi are Femi Seriki, Juanlu Sánchez, Taha Şahin. Doppel rates Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) a 85/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cherrion Valerius scores 83/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Saël Kumbedi is a dynamic right-back who excels in both defensive duties and creating goal-scoring opportunities. With a strong ability to make clearances and contribute to interceptions, he ranks in the top 20% of his positional peers, showcasing his reliability on the backline. Additionally, his knack for crafting big chances highlights his offensive potential, making him a valuable asset for VfL Wolfsburg. His durability is impressive, having missed only three games in the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Big chances created, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Saël Kumbedi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Femi Serikisimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €5.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Aitor Ruibalsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.9m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 29 | €500k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Jonathan Clausssimilar↗ | Nice | 34 | €3.6m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Saël Kumbedi
≈ 100% Saël Kumbedi · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Saël Kumbedi · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Saël Kumbedi · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Saël Kumbedi?
By Doppel's fit score, Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) is the closest profile to Saël Kumbedi, with a 85/100 overall match. Juanlu Sánchez and Taha Şahin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Saël Kumbedi?
Yes. Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Saël Kumbedi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Saël Kumbedi's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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