Players like Sebastián Coates
CBSporting CP · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitSebastián Coates's profile ↗
The players most similar to Sebastián Coates are Luka Vušković, Ismaelo Ganiou, Jimmy Dunne. Doppel rates Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daiki Hashioka scores 84/100 at about €1.5m. Data as of September 2026.
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Sebastián Coates is a dominant aerial presence and an elite ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his quality with a top 2% Sofascore rating among peers. His exceptional aerial duels and impressive goal-scoring ability for a defender highlight his dual threat in both defensive and attacking phases. With only 14 games missed in the last three seasons, Coates proves to be a durable and reliable option at the back, making him a key asset for Sporting CP.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Sebastián Coates
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Ismaelo Ganiousimilar↗ | RC Lens | 21 | €19m | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Jimmy Dunnesimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 29 | €4.8m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 26 | €15m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Daniel Tonolisimilar↗ | Modena | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 6 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Daiki Hashiokasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 27 | €1.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Sebastián Coates
≈ 100% Sebastián Coates · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Sebastián Coates · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Sebastián Coates · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Sebastián Coates?
By Doppel's fit score, Luka Vušković (KVC Westerlo) is the closest profile to Sebastián Coates, with a 85/100 overall match. Ismaelo Ganiou and Jimmy Dunne are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Sebastián Coates?
Yes. Daiki Hashioka (Sint-Truidense VV) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.5m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Sebastián Coates?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Sebastián Coates's 2023/24 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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