Who should replace Japhet Tanganga?
CBSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaphet Tanganga's profile ↗
Japhet Tanganga is a centre-back for Sheffield United in the Championship, having made 42 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Tanganga, Matthew Pollock from Watford offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 86/100, while Dan Burn of Newcastle United and Marc Kempf of Como also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 82/100 and 83/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Japhet Tanganga
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Dan Burnsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 34 | €4.1m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Marc Kempfsimilar↗ | Como | 31 | €3.4m | 93 | 83 |
| 4 | Nathan Collinssimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €29m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Patric Pfeiffersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 27 | €2.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Antonio Raíllosimilar↗ | Mallorca | 35 | €1.1m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 11 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Eiran Cashinsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €5.3m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Japhet Tanganga
≈ 100% Japhet Tanganga · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Japhet Tanganga · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Japhet Tanganga · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Japhet Tanganga?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matthew Pollock (Watford) does the closest job to Japhet Tanganga, at 95/100 on profile. Dan Burn and Marc Kempf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Japhet Tanganga?
Yes — Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Japhet Tanganga?
Doppel learns Japhet Tanganga'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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