Nicolas N'Koulou alternatives
CBGaziantep FK · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas N'Koulou's profile ↗
Nicolas N'Koulou is a centre-back for Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig, with 32 appearances and 2 goals in the 2023/24 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to N'Koulou, Cacá from Vitória offers a fit score of 85/100 at a value of €2m, while Wes Harding of Millwall has a fit score of 84/100, valued at €1m. David Zec from Holstein Kiel and Gabriele Guarino from Empoli also present budget options with similar fit scores.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cacásimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €1.5m | 85 | 85 |
| 2 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 88 | 84 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 86 | 84 |
| 5 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 85 | 84 |
| 6 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 85 | 83 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 83 | 83 |
| 10 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Patrick Nkoasimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 27 | €700k | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas N'Koulou
≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · strong: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicolas N'Koulou?
Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €700k with a 84/100 match to Nicolas N'Koulou.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicolas N'Koulou?
Cacá offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicolas N'Koulou?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Nicolas N'Koulou'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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