Players like Christian Kabasele
CB/RBUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristian Kabasele's profile ↗
The players most similar to Christian Kabasele are Michael Keane, Jon Martin, Luka Lochoshvili. Doppel rates Michael Keane (Everton) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicola Pietrangeli scores 80/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Christian Kabasele is a seasoned centre-back with a knack for goal-scoring, showcasing his prowess as a threat in set-piece situations. His defensive game is underscored by elite clearance and aerial duel metrics, making him a formidable presence in the box. While his passing accuracy in the final third may not be his strong suit, his durability shines through with only two games missed in the last three seasons, highlighting his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 2 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Christian Kabasele
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christian Kabasele
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Kabasele?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Keane (Everton) is the closest profile to Christian Kabasele, with a 81/100 overall match. Jon Martin and Luka Lochoshvili are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Christian Kabasele?
Yes. Nicola Pietrangeli (Südtirol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Christian Kabasele?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Christian Kabasele's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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