Players like José Copete
CBValencia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Copete's profile ↗
The players most similar to José Copete are Rio Hillen, Kevin Diks, Ben Godfrey. Doppel rates Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 87/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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José Copete is a defensive stalwart, excelling as a positional ball-playing centre-back. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his peers, he still showcases impressive strengths, particularly in clearances and winning possession in the attacking third. His durability is a plus, having missed only 16 games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in the back line, though his offensive contributions remain minimal, reflecting a more defensive-minded role.
Strengths: Clearances, Possession won in att. third, Shots. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to José Copete
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Juan Foythsimilar↗ | Villarreal | 28 | €8.6m | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 30 | €1.0m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 12 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Copete
≈ 100% José Copete · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% José Copete · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% José Copete · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Copete?
By Doppel's fit score, Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) is the closest profile to José Copete, with a 87/100 overall match. Kevin Diks and Ben Godfrey are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to José Copete?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 87/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to José Copete?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from José Copete'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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