Japhet Tanganga
Mercato XI valuation · €15.6M · October 2026
Current Team
Sheffield United
Japhet Tanganga
Performance Summary
Season snapshot
Season Rating
Tackles / G
0.8
Int / G
2.0
Duel Win %
72%
Aerials Won
38
Clean Sheets
3
Pass Acc.
80.8%
Tackles
8
Interceptions
20
Appearances
10
Rating
6.96
Detailed stats
Player Statistics
Goals
1
Shots
5
Shots on Target
2
Shot Accuracy
40%
Transfer History
Career moves for Japhet Tanganga
About Japhet Tanganga
Japhet Tanganga is a 27-year-old English centre back at Sheffield United, where he wears the number 5 shirt. Standing at 184cm and right-footed, he plays in the Championship.
Across 40 appearances and 3,555 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Japhet Tanganga has contributed 51 tackles and 66 interceptions to his side's defensive work, also chipping in with 1 goal and 1 assist.
As of October 2026, Mercato XI values Japhet Tanganga at €15.6M, a figure that has remained broadly steady in recent months. Playing regularly in the Championship, a defined role at Sheffield United, and being at a productive age for a defender all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.
Frequently asked questions
What position does Japhet Tanganga play?+
Japhet Tanganga plays as a centre back for Sheffield United, and is 27 years old.
What are Japhet Tanganga's stats for the 2025/26 season?+
In the 2025/26 season, Japhet Tanganga has made 40 appearances in the Championship, contributing 51 tackles, 66 interceptions, 1 goal and 1 assist.
How is Japhet Tanganga's 2026 market value calculated?+
Mercato XI estimates Japhet Tanganga's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of the Championship. The valuation is recalculated every month.