Players like Samuel Kotto
CBStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Kotto's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samuel Kotto are Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen, Théo Eyoum, Diego Murillo. Doppel rates Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen (SK Brann) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mikkel Konradsen Ceide scores 81/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Samuel Kotto is a ball-playing centre-back, showcasing impressive distribution skills with accurate final-third passes and long balls that rank him in the top percentiles among his peers. His ability to connect play from the back is complemented by remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While his defensive metrics could improve, his overall quality places him in the top 23% of centre-backs, making him a reliable asset for Stade de Reims.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. 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↗ | Valencia | 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↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 85 | 79 |
| 10 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 84 | 81 |
| 12 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Samuel Kotto?
Statistically, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen (SK Brann) is the closest look-alike to Samuel Kotto — a 79/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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