Players like Japhet Tanganga
CBSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaphet Tanganga's profile ↗
The players most similar to Japhet Tanganga are Matthew Pollock, Marc Kempf, Nathan Collins. Doppel rates Matthew Pollock (Watford) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Japhet Tanganga is a commanding aerial defender, excelling in both aerial duels and overall defensive engagements. With a Sofascore rating in the top 22% of his positional peers, he showcases remarkable reliability, making him a cornerstone of Sheffield United's backline. His ability to dominate in the air and consistently clear threats underlines his defensive prowess, though he could improve his ball progression. With just 11 games missed in the past three seasons, his durability adds to his value as a dependable centre-back.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Japhet Tanganga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 3 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Japhet Tanganga
≈ 100% Japhet Tanganga · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Japhet Tanganga · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Japhet Tanganga · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Japhet Tanganga?
By Doppel's fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) is the closest profile to Japhet Tanganga, with a 86/100 overall match. Marc Kempf and Nathan Collins are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Japhet Tanganga?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Japhet Tanganga?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Japhet Tanganga'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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