Players like Soumaila Coulibaly
CBStade Brestois · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSoumaila Coulibaly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Soumaila Coulibaly are Jakob Kiilerich, Josue Escartin, Javier Moreno. Doppel rates Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Javier Moreno scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of October 2026.
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Soumaila Coulibaly is a ball-playing centre-back known for his precise long passes and ability to maintain possession under pressure, making him a valuable asset in building play from the back. Despite his lower performance in aerial duels and overall dueling success, he excels in winning possession in the attacking third, showcasing his tactical awareness. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed significant time over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Touches, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 41 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Soumaila Coulibaly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Kiilerichsimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €900k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Josue Escartinsimilar↗ | Red Star FC | 23 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 3 | Javier Morenosimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 26 | €200k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 85 | 82 |
| 6 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 7 | Alec Van Hoorenbeecksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 28 | €600k | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 84 | 80 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Axel Disasisimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €16m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Gustaf Lagerbielkesimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 26 | €10m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Soumaila Coulibaly
≈ 100% Soumaila Coulibaly · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Soumaila Coulibaly · medium reliability
≈ 100% Soumaila Coulibaly · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Soumaila Coulibaly?
Statistically, Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest look-alike to Soumaila Coulibaly — a 79/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Soumaila Coulibaly?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakob Kiilerich (SV Zulte Waregem) is the closest profile to Soumaila Coulibaly, with a 79/100 overall match. Josue Escartin and Javier Moreno are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Soumaila Coulibaly?
Yes. Javier Moreno (Albacete Balompié) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Soumaila Coulibaly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Soumaila Coulibaly'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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