Who should replace Ngal'ayel Mukau?
CM/CDMLille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNgal'ayel Mukau's profile ↗
Ngal'ayel Mukau is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lille in Ligue 1, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Mukau, Kian Fitz-Jim from Torino offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Andy Diouf from Inter also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | Torino | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €22m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Nico Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 24 | €43m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Pablo Ibáñezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €4.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Kasey Palmersimilar↗ | Hull City | 30 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Hannibal Mejbrisimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | William Balikwishasimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 27 | €300k | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ayoni Santossimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €2.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | James McAteesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Grasshopper Club Zürich | 25 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ngal'ayel Mukau
≈ 100% Ngal'ayel Mukau · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Ngal'ayel Mukau · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ngal'ayel Mukau · strong: Aerial duels won, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ngal'ayel Mukau?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kian Fitz-Jim (Torino) does the closest job to Ngal'ayel Mukau, at 92/100 on profile. Andy Diouf and Nico González follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ngal'ayel Mukau?
Yes — William Balikwisha (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ngal'ayel Mukau?
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