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Players like Nicolas N'Koulou

CBGaziantep FK · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas N'Koulou's profile ↗

The players most similar to Nicolas N'Koulou are Cacá, Wes Harding, Gabriele Guarino. Doppel rates Cacá (Corinthians) a 85/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Wes Harding scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of July 2026.

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12 players most similar to Nicolas N'Koulou

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Cacásimilar↗Corinthians27€1.5m8585
2Wes Hardingsimilar↗Millwall30€800k9285
3Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗Empoli22€3.6m8384
4Jubalsimilar↗Auxerre33€1.6m8784
5Wagner Leonardosimilar↗Vitória27€3.3m8884
6Ravil Tagirsimilar↗KVC Westerlo23€1.5m8283
7Caleb Taylorsimilar↗Millwall23€4.6m8483
8Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗Frosinone22€3.7m8583
9Nick Viergeversimilar↗FC Utrecht37€300k8783
10Malcom Bokelesimilar↗Göztepe26€5.4m9083
11Danilo Bozasimilar↗Juventude28€1.3m8983
12Douglas Mendessimilar↗Red Bull Bragantino22€800k8983

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Nicolas N'Koulou

1. CacáCorinthians85/100

≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Shots /90

2. Wes HardingMillwall85/100

≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90

3. Gabriele GuarinoEmpoli84/100

≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Nicolas N'Koulou?

By Doppel's fit score, Cacá (Corinthians) is the closest profile to Nicolas N'Koulou, with a 85/100 overall match. Wes Harding and Gabriele Guarino are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolas N'Koulou?

Yes. Wes Harding (Millwall) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolas N'Koulou?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolas N'Koulou's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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