Who should replace Marvelous Nakamba?
CDM/CMLuton Town · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMarvelous Nakamba's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Marvelous Nakamba, the best-fitting defensive midfielders are Tom Krauß, Óscar Valentín, Youssef Maleh. Tom Krauß (1. FC Köln) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (70/100 overall). A cheaper option: Rubén Alcaraz at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Marvelous Nakamba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Kraußsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €4.7m | 91 | 70 |
| 2 | Óscar Valentínsimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 70 |
| 3 | Youssef Malehsimilar↗ | Empoli | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 75 |
| 4 | Johann Lepenantsimilar↗ | Nantes | 23 | €6.6m | 89 | 70 |
| 5 | Ilaix Moribasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 22 | €14m | 89 | 71 |
| 6 | Alejandro Rego Morasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 22 | €5.5m | 87 | 71 |
| 7 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 32 | €300k | 86 | 72 |
| 8 | Yassine Kechtasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 22 | €3.9m | 85 | 73 |
| 9 | Will Hughessimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 29 | €4.6m | 84 | 71 |
| 10 | Edoardo Bovesimilar↗ | AS Roma | 21 | €4.3m | 83 | 73 |
| 11 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €8.2m | 83 | 72 |
| 12 | Danley Jean Jacquessimilar↗ | Metz | 23 | €3.2m | 83 | 72 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Marvelous Nakamba
≈ 100% Marvelous Nakamba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Marvelous Nakamba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Marvelous Nakamba · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Marvelous Nakamba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Krauß (1. FC Köln) does the closest job to Marvelous Nakamba, at 91/100 on profile. Óscar Valentín and Youssef Maleh follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Marvelous Nakamba?
Yes — Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar defensive midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 72/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Marvelous Nakamba?
Doppel learns Marvelous Nakamba's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks defensive midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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