Who should replace Joshua Kitolano?
CM/CDMSparta Rotterdam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoshua Kitolano's profile ↗
Joshua Kitolano is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. For those seeking the best replacement for Kitolano, Ibrahim Olawoyin from Çaykur Rizespor offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Jean Victor Makengo of Lorient also presents a solid option with a fit score of 83/100. Players similar to Kitolano include these two, who can effectively fulfill the same role.
Best replacements for Joshua Kitolano
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Victor Makengosimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Olawoyinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 29 | €2.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Rassoul Ndiayesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €8.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Kacper Kozłowskisimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 23 | €5.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Laurin Ulrichsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Jobe Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 21 | €38m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Noël Asékosimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 21 | €12m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joshua Kitolano
≈ 100% Joshua Kitolano · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Joshua Kitolano · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joshua Kitolano · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joshua Kitolano?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jean Victor Makengo (Lorient) does the closest job to Joshua Kitolano, at 93/100 on profile. Ibrahim Olawoyin and Rassoul Ndiaye follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joshua Kitolano?
Yes — Irakli Yegoian (Excelsior) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.7m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joshua Kitolano?
Doppel learns Joshua Kitolano'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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