Players like Samuel Kotto
CBStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Kotto's profile ↗
Samuel Kotto is a centre-back for Stade de Reims in Ligue 2, having made 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Kotto include Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen from SK Brann, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Théo Eyoum from Le Mans, also with a fit score of 79/100. Other comparable players are Diego Murillo from Málaga CF and Mikkel Konradsen Ceide from Rosenborg BK, with fit scores of 78/100 and 81/100, respectively.
About Samuel Kotto
Samuel Kotto is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing elite passing ability and composure under pressure. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his positional peers, he excels at distributing the ball accurately in the final third and delivering precise long passes, making him a key asset in transitioning play. Remarkably durable, Kotto has not missed a game in three seasons, further solidifying his reliability at the back. While his defensive metrics could improve, his strengths in ball progression set him apart in Ligue 2.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samuel Kotto
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredrik Pallesen Knudsensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 30 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Théo Eyoumsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Luke O'Niensimilar↗ | Sunderland | 32 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Kotto
≈ 100% Samuel Kotto · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Samuel Kotto · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Samuel Kotto · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Kotto?
By Doppel's fit score, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen (SK Brann) is the closest profile to Samuel Kotto, with a 79/100 overall match. Théo Eyoum and Diego Murillo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samuel Kotto?
Yes. Mikkel Konradsen Ceide (Rosenborg BK) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samuel Kotto?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samuel Kotto'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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