Who should replace Josue Ndenge Kongolo?
CBKRC Genk · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosue Ndenge Kongolo's profile ↗
Josue Ndenge Kongolo is a centre-back for KRC Genk in the Belgian Pro League, with 16 appearances and 1168 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kongolo, Kelvin Amian of Nantes offers a fit score of 82/100, while Mertcan Ayhan from FC Schalke 04 and Luca Itter of SpVgg Greuther Fürth both provide strong tactical fits at 80/100.
Best replacements for Josue Ndenge Kongolo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mertcan Ayhansimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 20 | €8.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Pablo Ramónsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Luca Ittersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Kelvin Amiansimilar↗ | Nantes | 28 | €2.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Sebastian Walukiewiczsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 26 | €4.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Kristijan Jakićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €5.6m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Melvin Bardsimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €10m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Nicolas Cozzasimilar↗ | Nantes | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Odilon Kossounousimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €16m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josue Ndenge Kongolo
≈ 100% Josue Ndenge Kongolo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Josue Ndenge Kongolo · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Josue Ndenge Kongolo · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Josue Ndenge Kongolo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mertcan Ayhan (FC Schalke 04) does the closest job to Josue Ndenge Kongolo, at 91/100 on profile. Pablo Ramón and Luca Itter follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Josue Ndenge Kongolo?
Yes — Olivier Aertssen (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Josue Ndenge Kongolo?
Doppel learns Josue Ndenge Kongolo's role profile from his 2025/26 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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