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 October 2026.
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Saël Kumbedi is a dynamic right-back with a penchant for contributing offensively while maintaining defensive solidity. His ability to create big chances and successful dribbles highlights his potential as an attacking threat, while strong metrics in clearances and tackles showcase his defensive reliability. With just three games missed in three seasons, Kumbedi's durability makes him a dependable asset, despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his peers.
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 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 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 | 89 | 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 closest look-alike to Saël Kumbedi?
Statistically, Femi Seriki (Sheffield United) is the closest look-alike to Saël Kumbedi — a 85/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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