Players like Kalifa Coulibaly
STCaen · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKalifa Coulibaly's profile ↗
Kalifa Coulibaly is a striker for Caen in Ligue 2, having made 30 appearances this season, scoring 12 goals and providing 4 assists. Players similar to Coulibaly include Tolu Arokodare from KRC Genk, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Dawid Kownacki of Fortuna Düsseldorf, with a fit score of 81/100. These players exhibit comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar attacking options.
About Kalifa Coulibaly
Kalifa Coulibaly is a powerful target man, excelling in aerial duels and physical contests, making him a formidable presence in the attacking third. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 9% of his peers, he consistently finds the net, evidenced by 12 goals in 30 appearances this season. While his involvement in build-up play could improve, his durability over the last three seasons highlights his reliability as a key player for Caen.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kalifa Coulibaly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tolu Arokodaresimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 26 | €18m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Dawid Kownackisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 29 | €1.6m | 95 | 81 |
| 3 | Pape Moussa Fallsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 22 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Patrik Schicksimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 30 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 6 | Makhtar Gueyesimilar↗ | RWDM Brussels | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Oskar Zawadasimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 30 | €500k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Erling Haalandsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €218m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Thierno Barrysimilar↗ | Villarreal | 24 | €31m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Sem van Duijnsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 22 | €700k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kalifa Coulibaly
≈ 100% Kalifa Coulibaly · strong: Aerial duels won %, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Shots /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Kalifa Coulibaly · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kalifa Coulibaly · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kalifa Coulibaly?
By Doppel's fit score, Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk) is the closest profile to Kalifa Coulibaly, with a 86/100 overall match. Dawid Kownacki and Pape Moussa Fall are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kalifa Coulibaly?
Yes. Oskar Zawada (RKC Waalwijk) plays a similar striker role and rates 84/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kalifa Coulibaly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kalifa Coulibaly's 2023/24 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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