Who should replace Sory Kaba?
STElche · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSory Kaba's profile ↗
Sory Kaba is a striker for Elche in LaLiga 2, having made 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals and providing 2 assists. Players who can replace Kaba include Phillip Tietz from FC Augsburg, with a fit score of 80/100, and Steffen Tigges of SC Paderborn 07, alongside Mihailo Ivanović of Millwall, both scoring 78/100. These players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the same role.
Best replacements for Sory Kaba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steffen Tiggessimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 28 | €700k | 95 | 78 |
| 2 | Mihailo Ivanovićsimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €8.7m | 91 | 78 |
| 3 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 29 | €3.8m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Michael Smithsimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 35 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Emersonnsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 22 | €7.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 32 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 29 | €7.3m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Junior Adamusimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 25 | €2.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Keinan Davissimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €10m | 87 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sory Kaba
≈ 100% Sory Kaba · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Sory Kaba · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Sory Kaba · strong: Possession won in att. third, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sory Kaba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Steffen Tigges (SC Paderborn 07) does the closest job to Sory Kaba, at 95/100 on profile. Mihailo Ivanović and Phillip Tietz follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Sory Kaba?
Yes — Michael Smith (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar striker role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Sory Kaba?
Doppel learns Sory Kaba's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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