Players like Armel Bella-Kotchap
CBHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitArmel Bella-Kotchap's profile ↗
The players most similar to Armel Bella-Kotchap are Siad Gourville, Kazunari Kita, Maksym Talovierov. Doppel rates Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) a 79/100 overall match — 88/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Siad Gourville scores 79/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Armel Bella-Kotchap is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back with a knack for winning duels and breaking up play. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 10% of his peers, his exceptional ability in aerial duels (top 1%) and strong tackling (top 6%) highlight his defensive prowess. However, his injury history may raise concerns about reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons. If he can maintain fitness, his physical attributes can anchor any backline.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions, Clearances. Availability: 32 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Armel Bella-Kotchap
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 88 | 79 |
| 2 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Maksym Talovierovsimilar↗ | Stoke City | 26 | €2.2m | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 86 | 79 |
| 5 | Jon Martinsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 20 | €24m | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Jaydee Canvotsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 20 | €25m | 85 | 78 |
| 7 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 84 | 78 |
| 9 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 84 | 81 |
| 10 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Armel Bella-Kotchap
≈ 100% Armel Bella-Kotchap · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Armel Bella-Kotchap · low reliability
≈ 100% Armel Bella-Kotchap · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Armel Bella-Kotchap?
By Doppel's fit score, Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Armel Bella-Kotchap, with a 79/100 overall match. Kazunari Kita and Maksym Talovierov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Armel Bella-Kotchap?
Yes. Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar centre back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Armel Bella-Kotchap?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Armel Bella-Kotchap'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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