Who should replace Nordin Bukala?
CM/CDMFC Volendam · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNordin Bukala's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nordin Bukala, the best-fitting central midfielders are Noah Mbamba, Lorenzo Scipioni, Tim van de Loo. Noah Mbamba (FCV Dender) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Amadou Keita at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nordin Bukala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Lorenzo Scipionisimilar↗ | Tigre | 22 | €3.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Tim van de Loosimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 23 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €2.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Lesley Ugochukwusimilar↗ | Burnley | 22 | €21m | 90 | 76 |
| 6 | Amadou Keitasimilar↗ | KAS Eupen | 25 | €300k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Mario Martínsimilar↗ | Getafe | 22 | €11m | 90 | 76 |
| 8 | Niklas Odegardsimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 22 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Yassine Kechtasimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | David Krusesimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 24 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Leandro Barreirosimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 26 | €17m | 89 | 77 |
| 12 | Nikolas Sattlbergersimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €2.1m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nordin Bukala
≈ 100% Nordin Bukala · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nordin Bukala · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nordin Bukala · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nordin Bukala?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Noah Mbamba (FCV Dender) does the closest job to Nordin Bukala, at 91/100 on profile. Lorenzo Scipioni and Tim van de Loo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nordin Bukala?
Yes — Amadou Keita (KAS Eupen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nordin Bukala?
Doppel learns Nordin Bukala'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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