Players like Xavier Kouassi
CBPau FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitXavier Kouassi's profile ↗
Xavier Kouassi is a centre-back for Pau FC in Ligue 2, having made 21 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 989 minutes on the pitch. Players similar to Kouassi include Siaka Bakayoko from Amiens SC with a fit score of 81/100, Paolo Gozzi from Troyes at 79/100, and William Bianda from Stade Lavallois, who has a fit score of 82/100.
About Xavier Kouassi
Xavier Kouassi is a seasoned centre-back known for his durability and experience rather than standout athleticism or technical prowess. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 25% of his peers, he lacks the dynamism in aerial duels and offensive contributions typically expected from his position. However, his reliability is notable, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the defensive line for Pau FC.
Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Xavier Kouassi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siaka Bakayokosimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €2.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Paolo Gozzisimilar↗ | Troyes | 25 | €1.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | William Biandasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 26 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Thibault Delphissimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 24 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Maxwell Gyamfisimilar↗ | VfL Osnabrück | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Nathan Zohorésimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Davide Verolisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Antonio Espigaressimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €500k | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Iker Cordobasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 21 | €500k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xavier Kouassi?
By Doppel's fit score, Siaka Bakayoko (Amiens SC) is the closest profile to Xavier Kouassi, with a 81/100 overall match. Paolo Gozzi and William Bianda are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Xavier Kouassi?
Yes. Thibault Delphis (Annecy FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Xavier Kouassi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Xavier Kouassi's 2024/25 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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