Who should replace Joris Kayembe?
LBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoris Kayembe's profile ↗
Joris Kayembe is a left-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, with 28 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Kayembe include Tuur Rommens from KVC Westerlo, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Lucas Esquivel from Athletico, with a fit score of 80/100. Both offer strong tactical fits for the left-back position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonee Robinsonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 29 | €24m | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Arthur Masuakusimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 33 | €1.9m | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Archie Brownsimilar↗ | Fenerbahçe | 24 | €12m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Pervis Estupiñánsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 28 | €11m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joris Kayembe
≈ 100% Joris Kayembe · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Joris Kayembe · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Joris Kayembe · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Joris Kayembe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Antonee Robinson (Fulham) does the closest job to Joris Kayembe, at 93/100 on profile. Lucas Esquivel and Tuur Rommens follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Joris Kayembe?
Yes — Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.1m, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Joris Kayembe?
Doppel learns Joris Kayembe's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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