Who should replace Christian Kabasele?
CB/RBUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristian Kabasele's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Christian Kabasele, the best-fitting centre backs are Thomas Kristensen, César Tárrega, Kurt Zouma. Thomas Kristensen (Udinese) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Christopher Jullien at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Christian Kabasele
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Kristensensimilar↗ | Udinese | 23 | €12m | 96 | 74 |
| 2 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 22 | €9.3m | 93 | 76 |
| 3 | Kurt Zoumasimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €3.2m | 92 | 74 |
| 4 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 92 | 77 |
| 5 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 32 | €2.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Miguel Rubiosimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 74 |
| 7 | Christopher Julliensimilar↗ | Montpellier | 30 | €600k | 91 | 74 |
| 8 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 19 | €24m | 90 | 77 |
| 9 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €6.6m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 21 | €41m | 90 | 76 |
| 11 | Jakov Medićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €1.4m | 89 | 75 |
| 12 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | €7.7m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christian Kabasele
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Kabasele?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Kristensen (Udinese) does the closest job to Christian Kabasele, at 96/100 on profile. César Tárrega and Kurt Zouma follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christian Kabasele?
Yes — Christopher Jullien (Montpellier) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 74/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christian Kabasele?
Doppel learns Christian Kabasele's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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