Players like Kobe Cools
CBFCV Dender · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKobe Cools's profile ↗
Kobe Cools is a centre-back for FCV Dender in the Belgian Pro League, with 19 appearances and 1331 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Cools include Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Caleb Taylor of Millwall, with a fit score of 87/100. Other comparable players are Gabriele Calvani from Frosinone and Adil Demirbağ of Konyaspor, both demonstrating similar defensive profiles.
12 players most similar to Kobe Cools
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 91 | 88 |
| 2 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 3 | Gabriele Calvanisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 22 | €3.7m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Michał Heliksimilar↗ | Oxford United | 31 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Filippo Delli Carrisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 11 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 85 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kobe Cools
≈ 100% Kobe Cools · strong: Aerial duels won, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kobe Cools · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Kobe Cools · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kobe Cools?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Guarino (Empoli) is the closest profile to Kobe Cools, with a 88/100 overall match. Caleb Taylor and Gabriele Calvani are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kobe Cools?
Yes. Michał Helik (Oxford United) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kobe Cools?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kobe Cools's 2025/26 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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