Players like Yael Mouanga
CBMontpellier · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYael Mouanga's profile ↗
The players most similar to Yael Mouanga are Mertcan Ayhan, Neville Nwankwo, António Silva. Doppel rates Mertcan Ayhan (FC Schalke 04) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 80/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Yael Mouanga is an aggressive front-foot defender with a knack for winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition play. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 24% of his peers, he demonstrates promise with successful dribbles that highlight his ball progression skills. His reliability is a plus, having missed only 13 games over the last three seasons, making him a durable option in defence.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yael Mouanga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mertcan Ayhansimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 20 | €8.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Neville Nwankwosimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | António Silvasimilar↗ | Benfica | 23 | €27m | 89 | 81 |
| 4 | Yoan Korésimilar↗ | Paris FC | 22 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Lukas Willensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Kelvin Amiansimilar↗ | Nantes | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Leon Robinsonsimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €900k | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yael Mouanga
≈ 100% Yael Mouanga · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Yael Mouanga · medium reliability
≈ 100% Yael Mouanga · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yael Mouanga?
By Doppel's fit score, Mertcan Ayhan (FC Schalke 04) is the closest profile to Yael Mouanga, with a 81/100 overall match. Neville Nwankwo and António Silva are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yael Mouanga?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yael Mouanga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yael Mouanga'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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