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 September 2026.
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Jules Koundé is a dynamic ball-playing right-back, excelling in both defensive duties and build-up play. With a Sofascore rating in the top 13% of his peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in his ability to deliver accurate final-third passes and long balls, making him a crucial asset in transitioning play. While his finishing isn't a strong suit, his aerial prowess and consistent touches ensure he remains a reliable presence on the pitch, despite a history of injuries limiting his availability.
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↗ | Stade Rennais | 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 | €32m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Lucas Vázquezsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 35 | €1.6m | 94 | 87 |
| 8 | Kieran Trippiersimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 36 | €1.4m | 94 | 87 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 27 | €24m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Arthursimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 23 | €7.4m | 93 | 84 |
| 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: Possession won in att. third, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /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, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
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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