Players like Willy Kambwala
CBVillarreal · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilly Kambwala's profile ↗
The players most similar to Willy Kambwala are Arif Kocaman, Abdoulaye Ndiaye, Gabriel Otegbayo. Doppel rates Arif Kocaman (Kayserispor) a 79/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 78/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Willy Kambwala is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing notable ability in dribbling and accurate long balls, making him a valuable asset in building play from the back. Despite his low overall quality rating, his strengths in successful dribbles and long passes suggest potential for growth in a more progressive role. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls, Touches. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Willy Kambwala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arif Kocamansimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 23 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 2 | Abdoulaye Ndiayesimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €5.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 7 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Maas Willemsensimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €4.6m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €1.9m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Timo Beckersimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €1.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willy Kambwala
≈ 100% Willy Kambwala · medium reliability
≈ 100% Willy Kambwala · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Willy Kambwala · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Willy Kambwala?
Statistically, Arif Kocaman (Kayserispor) is the closest look-alike to Willy Kambwala — a 79/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Willy Kambwala?
By Doppel's fit score, Arif Kocaman (Kayserispor) is the closest profile to Willy Kambwala, with a 79/100 overall match. Abdoulaye Ndiaye and Gabriel Otegbayo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Willy Kambwala?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Willy Kambwala?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Willy Kambwala'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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