Players like Ilias Koutsoupias
CMFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlias Koutsoupias's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ilias Koutsoupias are Luuk Brouwers, Arno Verschueren, Ozan Tufan. Doppel rates Luuk Brouwers (SC Heerenveen) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Petter Strand scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ilias Koutsoupias is a goal-scoring central midfielder with a knack for finishing, making him a valuable offensive asset in the final third. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 38% of his peers, his ability to find the net and contribute to overall attacking play stands out — he ranks in the top 8% for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. While he may not excel in defensive metrics, his durability is a plus, having missed only 9 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA. Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ilias Koutsoupias
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 29 | €700k | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Hull City | 31 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 87 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 89 |
| 9 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Guus Tilsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 29 | €16m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Isaac Pricesimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 23 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilias Koutsoupias
≈ 100% Ilias Koutsoupias · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ilias Koutsoupias · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Ilias Koutsoupias · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilias Koutsoupias?
By Doppel's fit score, Luuk Brouwers (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Ilias Koutsoupias, with a 84/100 overall match. Arno Verschueren and Ozan Tufan are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ilias Koutsoupias?
Yes. Petter Strand (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ilias Koutsoupias?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ilias Koutsoupias's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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