Nicolas Cozza alternatives
LB/CBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Cozza's profile ↗
Nicolas Cozza is a left-back/centre-back for Nantes in Ligue 1, with 29 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Cozza, Brando Moruzzi from Empoli offers a fit score of 88/100 at a market value of €1m, while Kazımcan Karataş from Başakşehir FK presents a solid option with a fit score of 87/100 at €2m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 90 | 88 |
| 2 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 4 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 5 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 6 | Emran Soglosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 21 | €800k | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Samukelo Kabinisimilar↗ | Molde FK | 22 | €2.3m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 85 |
| 9 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Yasser Laroucisimilar↗ | Le Mans | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €1.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 12 | Lasse Günthersimilar↗ | SV 07 Elversberg | 23 | €2.3m | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Cozza
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Big chances created, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolas Cozza?
Emran Soglo (SV Zulte Waregem) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 85/100 match to Nicolas Cozza.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolas Cozza?
Brando Moruzzi offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolas Cozza?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Nicolas Cozza's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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