Players like Nicolas Kocik
GKLe Mans · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Kocik's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolas Kocik are Guilherme Fernandes, Jakob Haugaard, Alex Palmer. Doppel rates Guilherme Fernandes (Real Valladolid) a 83/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jakob Haugaard scores 87/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Nicolas Kocik
Nicolas Kocik is a modern goalkeeper, showcasing notable ball-playing abilities with a strong knack for successful dribbles, ranking in the top 26% of his peers. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 17%, his reliability shines through with only six games missed in three seasons, making him a consistent presence for Le Mans. While his long ball accuracy and touches could use improvement, his ability to handle the ball under pressure sets him apart as a valuable asset in build-up play.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolas Kocik
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guilherme Fernandessimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 25 | €800k | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Jakob Haugaardsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 34 | €400k | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Alex Palmersimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 30 | €900k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | James Traffordsimilar↗ | Burnley | 24 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Timon Wellenreuthersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 31 | €5.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Emil Odegaardsimilar↗ | KFUM Oslo | 27 | €400k | 93 | 87 |
| 7 | Paul Nardisimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 32 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 8 | Jonathan Klinsmannsimilar↗ | Cesena | 29 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Jonas Thomas Kerskensimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €900k | 92 | 88 |
| 10 | Bernt Klaverboersimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 21 | €2.8m | 92 | 88 |
| 11 | Anthony Pattersonsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €7.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | James Beadlesimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 22 | €5.5m | 92 | 89 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Kocik
≈ 100% Nicolas Kocik · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Kocik · strong: Accurate final-third passes, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Kocik · strong: xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Kocik?
By Doppel's fit score, Guilherme Fernandes (Real Valladolid) is the closest profile to Nicolas Kocik, with a 83/100 overall match. Jakob Haugaard and Alex Palmer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas Kocik?
Yes. Jakob Haugaard (Tromsø IL) plays a similar goalkeeper role and rates 87/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas Kocik?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas Kocik's 2025/26 season, then ranks goalkeepers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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