Players like Patrick Nkoa
CBEintracht Braunschweig · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Nkoa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Patrick Nkoa are Kacper Potulski, Patrick Mainka, Héliton. Doppel rates Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Maximilian Großer scores 86/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Patrick Nkoa is a dynamic, goal-scoring centre-back who excels in contributing to the attack, showcasing impressive xG and xA metrics. Despite his overall quality rating placing him in the bottom tier among peers, his aerial prowess and defensive clearances highlight his ability to impact both ends of the pitch. With only 11 games missed over the past three seasons, Nkoa's durability makes him a reliable presence in the backline, though his passing accuracy could use improvement to better support build-up play.
Strengths: xG + xA, Shots, Aerial duels won. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patrick Nkoa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 90 | 86 |
| 9 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Nkoa
≈ 100% Patrick Nkoa · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Patrick Nkoa · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Patrick Nkoa · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Patrick Nkoa?
Statistically, Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest look-alike to Patrick Nkoa — a 86/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Nkoa?
By Doppel's fit score, Kacper Potulski (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Patrick Nkoa, with a 86/100 overall match. Patrick Mainka and Héliton are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patrick Nkoa?
Yes. Maximilian Großer (Arminia Bielefeld) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patrick Nkoa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patrick Nkoa'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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