Players like Koen Kostons
STSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoen Kostons's profile ↗
Koen Kostons is a striker for SC Paderborn 07 in the German 2. Bundesliga, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists. Players similar to Kostons include Rafa Mir from Elche, with a fit score of 82/100, and Dženan Pejčinović from VfL Wolfsburg, who has a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable options are Josh Windass from Sheffield Wednesday and Joël Piroe from Leeds United, with fit scores of 80/100 and 82/100, respectively.
About Koen Kostons
Koen Kostons is a strategic, possession-oriented striker who excels at linking play and creating opportunities from deep positions. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 47% of his peers, he demonstrates notable strengths in accurate long balls and winning possession in the attacking third, making him a valuable asset in build-up phases. His durability is a significant plus, having missed only one game in the last three seasons, ensuring his reliability for the team.
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↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 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↗ | Stade Rennais | 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↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 24 | €23m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Deniz Undavsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 30 | €20m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 88 | 80 |
| 12 | Adam Armstrongsimilar↗ | Southampton | 29 | €6.5m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 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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