Who should replace Ilias Koutsoupias?
CMFrosinone · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlias Koutsoupias's profile ↗
Ilias Koutsoupias is a central midfielder for Frosinone in the Italian Serie B, with 34 appearances, 8 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For teams seeking the best replacement for Koutsoupias, Arno Verschueren from FC Twente, with a fit score of 87/100, and Ozan Tufan from Trabzonspor, with a fit score of 86/100, are notable options. These players provide a similar tactical role and can effectively fill the gap left by Koutsoupias.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luuk Brouwerssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 28 | €1.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Arno Verschuerensimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €700k | 94 | 87 |
| 3 | Youssouf Diarrasimilar↗ | Cádiz | 28 | €800k | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Ozan Tufansimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 31 | €1.4m | 93 | 86 |
| 5 | Petter Strandsimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 32 | €400k | 93 | 83 |
| 6 | Lewis Bakersimilar↗ | Stoke City | 31 | €1.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 7 | Casper Nielsensimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 32 | €1.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Kuryu Matsukisimilar↗ | Southampton | 23 | €2.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Sonny Careysimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 25 | €4.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Dani De Witsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 28 | €3.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Victor Jensensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €2.3m | 91 | 87 |
| 12 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 91 | 89 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilias Koutsoupias
≈ 100% Ilias Koutsoupias · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Ilias Koutsoupias · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Shots /90
≈ 100% Ilias Koutsoupias · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilias Koutsoupias?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Luuk Brouwers (SC Heerenveen) does the closest job to Ilias Koutsoupias, at 94/100 on profile. Arno Verschueren and Youssouf Diarra follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ilias Koutsoupias?
Yes — Petter Strand (Vålerenga IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ilias Koutsoupias?
Doppel learns Ilias Koutsoupias's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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