Players like Japhet Tanganga
CBSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaphet Tanganga's profile ↗
Japhet Tanganga is a centre-back for Sheffield United in the Championship, having made 42 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Tanganga include Matthew Pollock from Watford, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Mike Van der Hoorn from FC Utrecht, with a fit score of 84/100. Both offer comparable defensive profiles within their respective leagues.
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 · data: Sofascore, 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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