Players like Josue Ndenge Kongolo
CBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosue Ndenge Kongolo's profile ↗
Josue Ndenge Kongolo is a centre-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, with 16 appearances and 1168 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Kongolo include Kelvin Amian of Nantes, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Olivier Aertssen from PEC Zwolle, with a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable players are Daley Blind of Girona FC and Zak Sturge of Millwall, both offering similar defensive profiles.
About Josue Ndenge Kongolo
Josue Ndenge Kongolo is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in winning possession high up the pitch, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks. With a Sofascore rating in the top 31% of his position, he demonstrates solid quality, complemented by impressive dribbling and crossing skills for a centre-back. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his reliability is evident, having missed only seven games over the last three seasons, marking him as a durable asset for KRC Genk.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josue Ndenge Kongolo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelvin Amiansimilar↗ | Nantes | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 4 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 7 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Junior Mwangasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 23 | €6.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josue Ndenge Kongolo
≈ 100% Josue Ndenge Kongolo · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Josue Ndenge Kongolo · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Josue Ndenge Kongolo · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josue Ndenge Kongolo?
By Doppel's fit score, Kelvin Amian (Nantes) is the closest profile to Josue Ndenge Kongolo, with a 82/100 overall match. Olivier Aertssen and Daley Blind are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josue Ndenge Kongolo?
Yes. Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josue Ndenge Kongolo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josue Ndenge Kongolo'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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