Who should replace Christian Kabasele?
CB/RBUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristian Kabasele's profile ↗
Christian Kabasele is a centre-back/right-back for Udinese in Serie A, with 30 appearances and 3 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kabasele, Michael Keane from Everton offers a tactical fit score of 81/100, while César Tárrega and Marash Kumbulla both provide solid alternatives with fit scores of 78/100. Players similar to Kabasele include these options, ensuring a comparable role in defence.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 5 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Hasan Kuruçaysimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 8 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €41m | 91 | 78 |
| 9 | Luka Lochoshvilisimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Joel Felixsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Ko Itakurasimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €8.4m | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christian Kabasele
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christian Kabasele · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christian Kabasele?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, César Tárrega (Valencia) does the closest job to Christian Kabasele, at 93/100 on profile. Michael Keane and Marash Kumbulla follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christian Kabasele?
Yes — Lorenco Šimić (US Avellino 1912) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 78/100 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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