Who should replace Takefusa Kubo?
RWReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitTakefusa Kubo's profile ↗
Takefusa Kubo is a right winger for Real Sociedad in La Liga, having made 24 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 4 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Kubo, Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Yankuba Minteh from Brighton & Hove Albion and Désiré Doué from Paris Saint-Germain both align well with fit scores of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yankuba Mintehsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 22 | €42m | 96 | 83 |
| 2 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Ilias Akhomachsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 22 | €11m | 94 | 82 |
| 5 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Ludovic Blassimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 29 | €9.3m | 92 | 81 |
| 8 | Amad Diallosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 24 | €44m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Gianluca Prestiannisimilar↗ | Benfica | 20 | €19m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Roger Fernandessimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 21 | €19m | 91 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Takefusa Kubo
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Takefusa Kubo · strong: Touches, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Takefusa Kubo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yankuba Minteh (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Takefusa Kubo, at 96/100 on profile. Nicolas Pépé and Désiré Doué follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Takefusa Kubo?
Yes — Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €6.6m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Takefusa Kubo?
Doppel learns Takefusa Kubo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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