Players like Alex Cochrane
LBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Cochrane's profile ↗
Alex Cochrane is a left-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, having made 21 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 4 assists. Players similar to Cochrane include Angeliño from AS Roma, with a fit score of 81/100, and Alexander Rossipal from SG Dynamo Dresden, who has a fit score of 85/100. Other comparable options are Callum Elder of Derby County and Marc Bola from Watford, both with fit scores of 82/100.
12 players most similar to Alex Cochrane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 3 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Boy Kempersimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 27 | €1.1m | 88 | 84 |
| 9 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Abner Viníciussimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 26 | €9.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 11 | Cristiano Biraghisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 34 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Juan Mirandasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €16m | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Cochrane
≈ 100% Alex Cochrane · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Alex Cochrane · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Alex Cochrane · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Cochrane?
By Doppel's fit score, Angeliño (AS Roma) is the closest profile to Alex Cochrane, with a 81/100 overall match. Alexander Rossipal and Callum Elder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Alex Cochrane?
Yes. Callum Elder (Derby County) plays a similar left back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Alex Cochrane?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Alex Cochrane's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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