Players like Raphael Kofler
CB/RBCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRaphael Kofler's profile ↗
The players most similar to Raphael Kofler are Siad Gourville, Nicola Pietrangeli, Kevin Ehlers. Doppel rates Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Michael Venturi scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of October 2026.
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Raphael Kofler is an aggressive, front-foot centre-back who excels in finishing and aerial duels, making him a goal-scoring threat from set pieces. Despite being in the bottom 41% of his positional peers overall, his durability shines through with no games missed in the last three seasons. With a knack for clearances and a solid presence in the box, Kofler's strengths suggest he can develop into a reliable defensive asset with the potential to contribute offensively.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Raphael Kofler
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Venezia | 27 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 8 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 9 | Taha Altıkardeşsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 23 | €4.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Craig Forsythsimilar↗ | Derby County | 37 | €100k | 85 | 79 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 85 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Raphael Kofler
≈ 100% Raphael Kofler · strong: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Raphael Kofler · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Raphael Kofler · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Raphael Kofler?
Statistically, Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest look-alike to Raphael Kofler — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Raphael Kofler?
By Doppel's fit score, Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Raphael Kofler, with a 82/100 overall match. Nicola Pietrangeli and Kevin Ehlers are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Raphael Kofler?
Yes. Michael Venturi (Venezia) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Raphael Kofler?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Raphael Kofler's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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