Who should replace Kim Ji-Soo?
CB1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKim Ji-Soo's profile ↗
Kim Ji-Soo is a centre-back for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga, with 17 appearances this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kim Ji-Soo, Yannis Nahounou from Nancy (fit score 79/100) and Gaby Jean from Annecy FC (also fit score 79/100) present strong tactical alternatives. Both players demonstrate similar defensive capabilities, making them viable options for teams looking to fill a centre-back role.
Best replacements for Kim Ji-Soo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Fomeyemsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 27 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 2 | Yannis Nahounousimilar↗ | Nancy | 22 | €400k | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Gaby Jeansimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 79 |
| 4 | Peter Ouanehsimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 28 | €600k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Loris Mouyokolosimilar↗ | Grenoble Foot 38 | 25 | €1.2m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Sidi Banesimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 22 | €1.0m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Sergio Barciasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.6m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Frédéric Nsabiyumvasimilar↗ | Västerås SK | 31 | €800k | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Aitor Córdobasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 31 | €800k | 88 | 76 |
| 11 | Samuel Yohousimilar↗ | Le Mans | 35 | €200k | 88 | 75 |
| 12 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kim Ji-Soo
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≈ 100% Kim Ji-Soo · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kim Ji-Soo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Franck Fomeyem (Córdoba) does the closest job to Kim Ji-Soo, at 92/100 on profile. Yannis Nahounou and Gaby Jean follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kim Ji-Soo?
Yes — Yannis Nahounou (Nancy) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kim Ji-Soo?
Doppel learns Kim Ji-Soo's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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