Players like Nicolas Cozza
LB/CBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Cozza's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Cozza are Kazımcan Karataş, Marvin Peersman, Yanis Zouaoui. Doppel rates Kazımcan Karataş (Başakşehir FK) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Marvin Peersman scores 84/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolas Cozza is a durable, possession-oriented left-back with a knack for winning the ball in the attacking third, showcasing his ability to disrupt opponents and initiate offensive play. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 9% of positional peers, his reliability is underscored by an impressive record of zero missed games over the last three seasons. While his finishing and aerial duels could use improvement, his strengths in defensive engagement make him a valuable asset in high-pressure situations.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Cozza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 35 | €200k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 90 | 88 |
| 5 | Yasser Laroucisimilar↗ | Le Mans | 25 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Derrick Köhnsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €4.2m | 88 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Cozza
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Cozza?
Statistically, Kazımcan Karataş (Başakşehir FK) is the closest look-alike to Nicolas Cozza — a 87/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Cozza?
By Doppel's fit score, Kazımcan Karataş (Başakşehir FK) is the closest profile to Nicolas Cozza, with a 87/100 overall match. Marvin Peersman and Yanis Zouaoui are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Cozza?
Yes. Marvin Peersman (SC Telstar) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Cozza?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Cozza's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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