Players like Loic Kouagba
CB/LBRed Star FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitLoic Kouagba's profile ↗
Loic Kouagba is a centre-back / left-back for Red Star FC in Ligue 2, having made 33 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Players similar to Kouagba include Gaby Jean from Annecy FC, with a fit score of 81/100, and Michael Venturi from Cosenza, who has a fit score of 80/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking similar defensive capabilities.
About Loic Kouagba
Loic Kouagba is a versatile defensive option, primarily operating as a centre-back or left-back. While he boasts impressive durability with no games missed in three seasons, his overall quality falls below the standard of his peers, reflected in a Sofascore rating in the bottom 39%. His defensive metrics, including tackles and duels won, suggest he may struggle to impact games defensively, making him a more reliable but less dynamic option in the backline.
Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Loic Kouagba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Matia Barzićsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 22 | €900k | 89 | 80 |
| 5 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 86 | 80 |
| 9 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 86 | 81 |
| 10 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Giuseppe Aureliosimilar↗ | Spezia | 26 | €700k | 86 | 86 |
| 12 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Loic Kouagba
≈ 100% Loic Kouagba · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Loic Kouagba · low reliability
≈ 100% Loic Kouagba · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Loic Kouagba?
By Doppel's fit score, Gaby Jean (Annecy FC) is the closest profile to Loic Kouagba, with a 81/100 overall match. Michael Venturi and Malcom Bokele are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Loic Kouagba?
Yes. Michael Venturi (Cosenza) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Loic Kouagba?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Loic Kouagba'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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