Who should replace Ismael Kandouss?
CB/RBKAA Gent · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIsmael Kandouss's profile ↗
Ismael Kandouss is a centre-back/right-back for KAA Gent in the Belgian Pro League, with 34 appearances and 2 goals in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kandouss, players like Emre Can from Borussia Dortmund (fit score 82/100) and Abakar Sylla from RC Strasbourg (fit score 80/100) provide strong tactical alternatives. Other notable options include Yunis Abdelhamid from Stade de Reims, with a fit score of 81/100.
Best replacements for Ismael Kandouss
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Yunis Abdelhamidsimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 39 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Thomas Meuniersimilar↗ | Lille | 35 | €1.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Perry Ngsimilar↗ | Cardiff City | 30 | €1.3m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ismael Kandouss
≈ 100% Ismael Kandouss · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ismael Kandouss · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Ismael Kandouss · strong: Non-penalty goals, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ismael Kandouss?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) does the closest job to Ismael Kandouss, at 93/100 on profile. Abakar Sylla and Yunis Abdelhamid follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ismael Kandouss?
Yes — Yunis Abdelhamid (Stade de Reims) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ismael Kandouss?
Doppel learns Ismael Kandouss's role profile from his 2023/24 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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