Players like Liam Cooper
CBSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Cooper's profile ↗
The players most similar to Liam Cooper are Siad Gourville, Nicola Pietrangeli, Nathaniel Phillips. Doppel rates Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) a 79/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Adrien Pinot scores 77/100 at about €500k. Data as of July 2026.
About Liam Cooper
Liam Cooper is a robust, aerially dominant centre-back known for his exceptional ability in the air and defensive duels. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 14% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and making crucial clearances, showcasing his reliability in defensive situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, having missed significant game time in recent seasons. Cooper remains a seasoned presence, capable of leading from the back when fit.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances. Availability: 23 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Liam Cooper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 4 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 5 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 7 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 84 | 78 |
| 10 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 83 | 77 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 83 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Cooper
≈ 100% Liam Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Liam Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Liam Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Cooper?
By Doppel's fit score, Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) is the closest profile to Liam Cooper, with a 79/100 overall match. Nicola Pietrangeli and Nathaniel Phillips are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Liam Cooper?
Yes. Adrien Pinot (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) plays a similar centre back role and rates 77/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Liam Cooper?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Liam 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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