Players like Joris Kayembe
LBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoris Kayembe's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joris Kayembe are Lucas Esquivel, Tuur Rommens, Yannick Leliendal. Doppel rates Lucas Esquivel (Athletico) a 80/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yannick Leliendal scores 79/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
About Joris Kayembe
Joris Kayembe is a dynamic left-back known for his ability to impact the game both defensively and offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his peers, he showcases exceptional accuracy in final-third passes and long balls, making him a vital playmaker from the back. His reliability is further underscored by only missing seven games over the past three seasons, proving him to be a durable asset for KRC Genk.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joris Kayembe
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 23 | €7.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | Almere City FC | 25 | €3.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 7 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Gabriel Suazosimilar↗ | Toulouse | 29 | €6.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Wendellsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 33 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 10 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joris Kayembe
≈ 100% Joris Kayembe · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joris Kayembe · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Joris Kayembe · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joris Kayembe?
By Doppel's fit score, Lucas Esquivel (Athletico) is the closest profile to Joris Kayembe, with a 80/100 overall match. Tuur Rommens and Yannick Leliendal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joris Kayembe?
Yes. Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar left back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joris Kayembe?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joris Kayembe's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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