Players like Josh Coburn
STMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosh Coburn's profile ↗
The players most similar to Josh Coburn are Marko Milovanović, Sam Smith, Christoph Daferner. Doppel rates Marko Milovanović (FC Alverca) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Christoph Daferner scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Josh Coburn is a direct, aerial threat up front, excelling as a penalty-box poacher with a knack for finding the net. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 40% of strikers, he shows promise with strong aerial ability and a solid goal return, making him a reliable option in attack. While his dribbling and creativity may not stand out, his durability is a plus, having missed only 16 games over the last three seasons.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Clearances, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 16 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Josh Coburn
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marko Milovanovićsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 23 | €2.7m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Sam Smithsimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €1.2m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Christoph Dafernersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 28 | €700k | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Dominic Calvert-Lewinsimilar↗ | Leeds United | 29 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Willem Geubbelssimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €5.5m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Orri Óskarssonsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 22 | €21m | 91 | 80 |
| 8 | Emmanuel Boatengsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 30 | €700k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €10m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Blaž Kramersimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 30 | €900k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Ante Budimirsimilar↗ | Osasuna | 35 | €2.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €16m | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Josh Coburn
≈ 100% Josh Coburn · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Josh Coburn · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Josh Coburn · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Josh Coburn?
Statistically, Marko Milovanović (FC Alverca) is the closest look-alike to Josh Coburn — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Josh Coburn?
By Doppel's fit score, Marko Milovanović (FC Alverca) is the closest profile to Josh Coburn, with a 82/100 overall match. Sam Smith and Christoph Daferner are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Josh Coburn?
Yes. Christoph Daferner (SG Dynamo Dresden) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Josh Coburn?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Josh Coburn's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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