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 October 2026.
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Jake Cooper is an elite, ball-playing centre-back known for his commanding presence in aerial duels, ranking in the top 1% for aerial duels won per 90 minutes. With a Sofascore rating in the top 11% of his positional peers, he combines defensive solidity with a surprising knack for contributing to attack, reflected in his impressive xG + xA metrics. Remarkably durable, he has missed zero games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable fixture in Millwall's backline.
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↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 91 | 86 |
| 9 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 26 | €65m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 24 | €15m | 90 | 82 |
| 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 closest look-alike to Jake Cooper?
Statistically, Leo Østigård (Genoa) is the closest look-alike to Jake Cooper — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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