Who should replace Edo Kayembe?
CM/CAM/CDMWatford · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEdo Kayembe's profile ↗
Edo Kayembe is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Watford in the Championship, with 37 appearances, 4 goals, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kayembe, Ryan Merlen from Sint-Truidense VV offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Jack Rudoni of Coventry City and Riley McGree from Middlesbrough both present solid alternatives with fit scores of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Ryan Merlensimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €1.0m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Riley McGreesimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 28 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Nermin Karićsimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 27 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Willum Thor Willumssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | €1.5m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Edo Kayembe
≈ 100% Edo Kayembe · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Edo Kayembe · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Edo Kayembe · strong: Non-penalty goals, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Edo Kayembe?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jack Rudoni (Coventry City) does the closest job to Edo Kayembe, at 93/100 on profile. Ryan Merlen and Riley McGree follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Edo Kayembe?
Yes — Nermin Karić (Virtus Entella) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Edo Kayembe?
Doppel learns Edo Kayembe'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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