Who should replace Mohamed Kaba?
CM/CDMLecce · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMohamed Kaba's profile ↗
Mohamed Kaba is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lecce in Serie A. For those seeking the best replacement for Kaba, Mattias Svanberg (VfL Wolfsburg, fit 82/100) and Diego Gómez (Brighton & Hove Albion, fit 82/100) are strong tactical fits, alongside Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace, fit 81/100). These players can effectively fulfil a similar role in midfield, providing valuable contributions to their respective teams.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daichi Kamadasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 30 | €10m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Gvidas Gineitissimilar↗ | Torino | 22 | €5.0m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Ander Herrerasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 37 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | Adrien Thomassonsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €4.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Jackson Irvinesimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 33 | €1.1m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mohamed Kaba
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Duels won, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Mohamed Kaba · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mohamed Kaba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daichi Kamada (Crystal Palace) does the closest job to Mohamed Kaba, at 91/100 on profile. Gvidas Gineitis and Mattias Svanberg follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mohamed Kaba?
Yes — Ander Herrera (Athletic Club) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mohamed Kaba?
Doppel learns Mohamed Kaba's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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