Players like Steve Cook
CBQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSteve Cook's profile ↗
The players most similar to Steve Cook are Nathaniel Phillips, Jake Cooper, Casper Widell. Doppel rates Nathaniel Phillips (West Bromwich Albion) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 86/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Steve Cook
Steve Cook is a commanding, aerially dominant centre-back known for his ability to deliver precise long balls, making him a crucial outlet from the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 15% of his peers, he consistently showcases his strength in aerial duels and contributes offensively with timely shots. Despite some injury concerns over the past few seasons, his experience and reliability in defense make him a valuable asset for Queens Park Rangers.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Steve Cook
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
| 6 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 89 | 80 |
| 8 | Daan Dierckxsimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 87 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Steve Cook
≈ 100% Steve Cook · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Steve Cook · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Steve Cook · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Steve Cook?
By Doppel's fit score, Nathaniel Phillips (West Bromwich Albion) is the closest profile to Steve Cook, with a 81/100 overall match. Jake Cooper and Casper Widell are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Steve Cook?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Steve Cook?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Steve Cook'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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