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 October 2026.
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Karim Coulibaly is a ball-playing centre-back with a penchant for contributing to the buildup phase, evidenced by his impressive touches and successful dribbles per 90 minutes. Despite currently ranking in the bottom 1% of his positional peers overall, his ability to deliver accurate crosses and final-third passes showcases a promising technical foundation. With just six games missed over three seasons, he demonstrates durability and reliability as he develops in the Bundesliga.
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 | Kelvin Amiansimilar↗ | Nantes | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 8 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | Jarell Quansahsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €48m | 87 | 82 |
| 12 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 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 closest look-alike to Karim Coulibaly?
Statistically, Nikolai Soyset Hopland (SC Heerenveen) is the closest look-alike to Karim Coulibaly — a 82/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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