Players like Koen Kostons
STPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoen Kostons's profile ↗
The players most similar to Koen Kostons are Rafa Mir, Dženan Pejčinović, Josh Windass. Doppel rates Rafa Mir (Elche) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Patrick Bamford scores 82/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of October 2026.
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Koen Kostons is a durable forward with a knack for playing as a deep-lying link-up striker, evidenced by his ability to deliver accurate long balls and win possession in the attacking third. While his overall quality ranks in the bottom 40% among peers, his reliability on the pitch is notable, having missed just one game in three seasons. Though he may struggle with dribbling and duels, his playmaking from deeper positions can create opportunities for teammates.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Possession won in att. third. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Koen Kostons
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Wrexham | 32 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Danny Welbecksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 36 | €3.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Troy Parrottsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 24 | €23m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 29 | €6.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Jonathan Burkardtsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €29m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Koen Kostons
≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Koen Kostons?
Statistically, Rafa Mir (Elche) is the closest look-alike to Koen Kostons — a 82/100 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 Koen Kostons?
By Doppel's fit score, Rafa Mir (Elche) is the closest profile to Koen Kostons, with a 82/100 overall match. Dženan Pejčinović and Josh Windass are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Koen Kostons?
Yes. Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role and rates 82/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Koen Kostons?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Koen Kostons's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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