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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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About Jake Cooper

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Leo Østigårdsimilar↗Genoa27€14m9485
2Matthias Gintersimilar↗SC Freiburg32€4.8m9486
3Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗FC Utrecht34€800k9385
4Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗Empoli22€3.6m9288
5Virgil van Dijksimilar↗Liverpool FC35€16m9283
6Lloyd Jonessimilar↗Charlton Athletic31€1.1m9284
7Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗Southampton24€22m9184
8Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗Toulouse24€24m9185
9Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗Brighton & Hove Albion26€49m9183
10Ross Sykessimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise27€4.9m9087
11Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗Genoa24€15m9083
12Liam Kitchingsimilar↗Coventry City27€15m9085

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Jake Cooper

1. Leo ØstigårdGenoa85/100

≈ 100% Jake Cooper · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90

2. Matthias GinterSC Freiburg86/100

≈ 100% Jake Cooper · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90

3. Mike Van der HoornFC Utrecht85/100

≈ 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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