Players like Robin Koch
CBEintracht Frankfurt · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRobin Koch's profile ↗
The players most similar to Robin Koch are Leo Østigård, Dean Huijsen, Kike Salas. Doppel rates Leo Østigård (Genoa) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 84/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Robin Koch is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, excelling in defensive contributions with elite metrics in clearances and aerial duels. His strong presence in the box is complemented by a surprising knack for scoring, showcasing his finishing ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 23% of his peers and a reliable availability record, Koch is a durable and effective defender, though his crossing and dribbling could use improvement.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won, Touches. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Robin Koch
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Maik Nawrockisimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 25 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Robin Koch
≈ 100% Robin Koch · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Robin Koch · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Robin Koch · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Robin Koch?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Østigård (Genoa) is the closest profile to Robin Koch, with a 86/100 overall match. Dean Huijsen and Kike Salas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Robin Koch?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Robin Koch?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Robin Koch's 2025/26 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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