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 September 2026.
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Willy Kambwala is a ball-playing centre-back who thrives on his ability to dribble successfully and deliver accurate long balls, showcasing his skill in building play from the back. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 4% of his peers, his top percentile metrics indicate a potential for growth and adaptability in his game. However, concerns about his durability are significant, as he has missed a considerable number of matches due to injury, impacting his consistency on the pitch.
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↗ | Troyes | 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↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 84 | 77 |
| 10 | Timo Beckersimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €1.5m | 84 | 77 |
| 11 | Neville Nwankwosimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 83 | 77 |
* 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 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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