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Who should replace Noah Mbamba?

CM/CDMLorient · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNoah Mbamba's profile ↗

Noah Mbamba is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Lorient in Ligue 1, with 35 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals and 2 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Mbamba, Lawrence Agyekum from Cercle Brugge offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Rabby Nzingoula from West Bromwich Albion also presents a solid option, scoring 82/100.

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Best replacements for Noah Mbamba

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Rabby Nzingoulasimilar↗West Bromwich Albion21€2.1m9682
2Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗Cercle Brugge23€1.4m9484
3Miguel Cresposimilar↗Başakşehir FK30€1.9m9479
4Ezechiel Banzuzisimilar↗RB Leipzig21€17m9380
5Makaya Ibrahima Diabysimilar↗Cercle Brugge19€1.5m9383
6Mario Leminasimilar↗Galatasaray33€4.1m9379
7Yassin Oukilisimilar↗Fortuna Sittard25€700k9279
8Stije Resinksimilar↗FC Groningen23€7.6m9279
9Khalil Fayadsimilar↗Montpellier22€1.5m9283
10Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗Empoli23€1.3m9280
11Daniel Requenasimilar↗Levante UD22€1.0m9183
12Ayoni Santossimilar↗PSV Eindhoven21€2.1m9181

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Noah Mbamba

1. Rabby NzingoulaWest Bromwich Albion82/100

≈ 100% Noah Mbamba · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90

2. Lawrence AgyekumCercle Brugge84/100

≈ 100% Noah Mbamba · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90

3. Miguel CrespoBaşakşehir FK79/100

≈ 100% Noah Mbamba · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability

Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Big chances created /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Noah Mbamba?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rabby Nzingoula (West Bromwich Albion) does the closest job to Noah Mbamba, at 96/100 on profile. Lawrence Agyekum and Miguel Crespo follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Noah Mbamba?

Yes — Yassin Oukili (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Noah Mbamba?

Doppel learns Noah Mbamba'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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