Players like Issouf Paro
CBUS Concarneau · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitIssouf Paro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Issouf Paro are Arif Kocaman, Siaka Bakayoko, Isaac Cossier. Doppel rates Arif Kocaman (Kayserispor) a 80/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Josue Escartin scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
About Issouf Paro
Issouf Paro is a resilient centre-back known for his durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, showcasing his reliability on the pitch. However, his current Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 10% of his positional peers, highlighting struggles in key areas such as aerial duels and duels won. While his experience is valuable, he will need to elevate his performance to assert himself more effectively in Ligue 2.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Issouf Paro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arif Kocamansimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 23 | €700k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Siaka Bakayokosimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Antonio Espigaressimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €500k | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Louis Breunigsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 23 | €1.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 10 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Issouf Paro
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Issouf Paro?
By Doppel's fit score, Arif Kocaman (Kayserispor) is the closest profile to Issouf Paro, with a 80/100 overall match. Siaka Bakayoko and Isaac Cossier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Issouf Paro?
Yes. Josue Escartin (Red Star FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Issouf Paro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Issouf Paro's 2023/24 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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