Who should replace Willy Kambwala?
CBVillarreal · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitWilly Kambwala's profile ↗
Willy Kambwala is a centre-back for Villarreal in La Liga, with 19 appearances and 1114 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kambwala, Arif Kocaman from Kayserispor offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 79/100, while Abdoulaye Ndiaye from Troyes also provides a solid option with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gilberto Batistasimilar↗ | Moreirense | 23 | €1.4m | 96 | 77 |
| 2 | Arif Kocamansimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 23 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Ndiayesimilar↗ | Troyes | 24 | €5.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Ulissessimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 27 | €1.1m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Gabriel Otegbayosimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 21 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Joachim Kayi Sandasimilar↗ | Valenciennes | 20 | €1.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Kojo Peprah Oppongsimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Marco Ruggerosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 26 | €900k | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Willy Kambwala
≈ 100% Willy Kambwala · strong: Successful dribbles, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Willy Kambwala · medium reliability
≈ 100% Willy Kambwala · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Willy Kambwala?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gilberto Batista (Moreirense) does the closest job to Willy Kambwala, at 96/100 on profile. Arif Kocaman and Abdoulaye Ndiaye follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Willy Kambwala?
Yes — Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Willy Kambwala?
Doppel learns Willy Kambwala's role profile from his 2024/25 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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