Players like Kim Ji-Soo
CB1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKim Ji-Soo's profile ↗
Kim Ji-Soo is a centre-back for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 17 appearances and 1237 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Kim Ji-Soo include Franck Fomeyem from Córdoba, who has a fit score of 78/100, and Yannis Nahounou from Nancy, with a fit score of 79/100. Both players offer comparable defensive attributes and could be considered as alternatives for teams seeking a player in a similar role.
About Kim Ji-Soo
Kim Ji-Soo is a robust aerial specialist, excelling in winning duels in the air, making him a vital presence in defensive situations. While his overall performance places him in the bottom tier among his peers, his durability and reliability stand out, with no games missed in the last three seasons. However, he may need to improve his ground duels to enhance his overall defensive impact.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kim Ji-Soo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Fomeyemsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 27 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Peter Ouanehsimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 28 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Sidi Banesimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Sergio Barciasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Aritz Arambarrisimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 12 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kim Ji-Soo
≈ 100% Kim Ji-Soo · medium reliability
≈ 100% Kim Ji-Soo · strong: Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kim Ji-Soo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kim Ji-Soo?
By Doppel's fit score, Franck Fomeyem (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Kim Ji-Soo, with a 78/100 overall match. Yannis Nahounou and Gaby Jean are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kim Ji-Soo?
Yes. Yannis Nahounou (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kim Ji-Soo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kim Ji-Soo'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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