Players like Robin Knoche
CBArminia Bielefeld · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRobin Knoche's profile ↗
The players most similar to Robin Knoche are Harry Darling, Matthias Ginter, Liam Kitching. Doppel rates Harry Darling (Swansea City) a 88/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jake Cooper scores 86/100 at about €1.7m. Data as of September 2026.
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Robin Knoche is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in distributing the ball from deep, as evidenced by his top 12% ranking in accurate long balls. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 23% of his positional peers, he showcases solid quality and reliability, having missed only eight games over the past three seasons. While his tackling and duels won metrics fall lower, his playmaking ability and durability make him a valuable asset in the defensive line.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Robin Knoche
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | David Zecsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Danny Bakkersimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €500k | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 12 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Robin Knoche
≈ 100% Robin Knoche · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Robin Knoche · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Robin Knoche · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Robin Knoche?
By Doppel's fit score, Harry Darling (Swansea City) is the closest profile to Robin Knoche, with a 88/100 overall match. Matthias Ginter and Liam Kitching are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Robin Knoche?
Yes. Jake Cooper (Millwall) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.7m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Robin Knoche?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Robin Knoche'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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