Players like Jules Koundé
RBFC Barcelona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJules Koundé's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jules Koundé are Vanderson, Alberto Costa, Lorenz Assignon. Doppel rates Vanderson (AS Monaco) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Kieran Trippier scores 87/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of October 2026.
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Jules Koundé is a dynamic, ball-playing right-back whose exceptional passing range and high involvement in build-up play set him apart. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 6% of his positional peers, his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and long balls makes him a key asset in creating chances from the back. Despite dealing with some injury setbacks, his quality and influence on the pitch remain undeniable, solidifying his status as an elite full-back in La Liga.
Strengths: Touches, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: 19 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jules Koundé
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vandersonsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 25 | €17m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Alberto Costasimilar↗ | FC Porto | 23 | €17m | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 26 | €8.7m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Benjamin Henrichssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 29 | €7.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 5 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 29 | €11m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Pedro Porrosimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €42m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 35 | €1.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Arthursimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 23 | €7.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 11 | William Furtadosimilar↗ | Cruzeiro | 31 | €2.7m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Jurriën Timbersimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €73m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jules Koundé
≈ 100% Jules Koundé · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Jules Koundé · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Jules Koundé · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jules Koundé?
Statistically, Vanderson (AS Monaco) is the closest look-alike to Jules Koundé — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jules Koundé?
By Doppel's fit score, Vanderson (AS Monaco) is the closest profile to Jules Koundé, with a 86/100 overall match. Alberto Costa and Lorenz Assignon are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jules Koundé?
Yes. Kieran Trippier (Newcastle United) plays a similar right back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jules Koundé?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jules Koundé's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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