Players like Karim Coulibaly
CBSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarim Coulibaly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Karim Coulibaly are Nikolai Soyset Hopland, George Campbell, Zak Sturge. Doppel rates Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) a 82/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Danny da Costa scores 84/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Karim Coulibaly is a ball-playing centre-back with impressive technical ability, showcasing quality touches and successful dribbles that set him apart in distribution. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 1% of his peers, his reliability and durability are notable, missing only six games in three seasons. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his accurate crosses and final-third passes highlight his potential to contribute to attacking phases from the back.
Strengths: Touches, Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Karim Coulibaly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 5 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karim Coulibaly
≈ 100% Karim Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Karim Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Karim Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karim Coulibaly?
By Doppel's fit score, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest profile to Karim Coulibaly, with a 82/100 overall match. George Campbell and Zak Sturge are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Karim Coulibaly?
Yes. Danny da Costa (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Karim Coulibaly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Karim 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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