Players like George Cox
LB/LMFC Volendam · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitGeorge Cox's profile ↗
George Cox is a left-back/left midfielder for FC Volendam in the Eredivisie, with 23 appearances and 1 assist in the current season. Players similar to Cox include Yanis Zouaoui from Le Havre (fit score 83/100) and Zakaria Ariss from Bastia (fit score 80/100), both offering comparable roles and statistical profiles. Djevencio van der Kust (Sparta Rotterdam) and Finn Porath (Holstein Kiel) also align well with Cox's playing style.
About George Cox
George Cox is a reliable left-back known for his defensive tenacity and ability to win possession in the attacking third. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 15% of his peers, he may not shine in offensive contributions, but his accurate long balls and solid tackle/interception stats (top 17%) highlight his value in breaking up opposition play. Notably durable, with only five games missed in the last three seasons, he remains a dependable asset for FC Volendam.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to George Cox
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 2 | Zakaria Arisssimilar↗ | Bastia | 22 | €1.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 29 | €800k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Alexander Prasssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 25 | €8.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 6 | Quentin Merlinsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €15m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 87 | 82 |
| 8 | Emanuele Valerisimilar↗ | Parma | 28 | €2.9m | 87 | 80 |
| 9 | Aarón Martínsimilar↗ | Genoa | 29 | €4.9m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 86 | 82 |
| 11 | Kassoum Ouattarasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 22 | €12m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 85 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match George Cox
≈ 100% George Cox · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% George Cox · low reliability
≈ 100% George Cox · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for George Cox?
By Doppel's fit score, Yanis Zouaoui (Le Havre) is the closest profile to George Cox, with a 83/100 overall match. Zakaria Ariss and Djevencio van der Kust are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to George Cox?
Yes. Djevencio van der Kust (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar left back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to George Cox?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from George Cox's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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