Players like Jake Cooper
CBMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJake Cooper's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jake Cooper are Leo Østigård, Matthias Ginter, Mike Van der Hoorn. Doppel rates Leo Østigård (Genoa) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mike Van der Hoorn scores 85/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Jake Cooper is a dominant aerial centre-back, excelling in defensive duels and providing a significant goal threat from set pieces, evidenced by his top-tier aerial duel stats and impressive xG + xA contributions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his peers, he showcases elite overall quality and reliability, having missed no games in the last three seasons. While he may not excel in tackling and interceptions, his strengths make him a formidable presence in both defense and attack.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Aerial duels won %. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jake Cooper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jake Cooper
≈ 100% Jake Cooper · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jake Cooper · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jake Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jake Cooper?
By Doppel's fit score, Leo Østigård (Genoa) is the closest profile to Jake Cooper, with a 85/100 overall match. Matthias Ginter and Mike Van der Hoorn are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jake Cooper?
Yes. Mike Van der Hoorn (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jake Cooper?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jake Cooper'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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