Players like Marash Kumbulla
CBMallorca · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarash Kumbulla's profile ↗
The players most similar to Marash Kumbulla are Jarrad Branthwaite, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Kike Salas. Doppel rates Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton) a 81/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wagane Faye scores 82/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Marash Kumbulla is a commanding, goal-scoring centre-back who excels in defensive duels and aerial challenges, showcasing an aggressive style that makes him a key presence in the box. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 48% of his peers, he demonstrates notable strengths in clearances and finishing, contributing effectively at both ends of the pitch. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant game time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Clearances, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 20 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Marash Kumbulla
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marash Kumbulla
≈ 100% Marash Kumbulla · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Marash Kumbulla · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Marash Kumbulla · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marash Kumbulla?
By Doppel's fit score, Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton) is the closest profile to Marash Kumbulla, with a 81/100 overall match. Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal and Kike Salas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Marash Kumbulla?
Yes. Wagane Faye (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Marash Kumbulla?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Marash Kumbulla's 2024/25 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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