Who should replace Xavier Kouassi?
CBPau FC · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitXavier Kouassi's profile ↗
Xavier Kouassi is a centre-back for Pau FC in Ligue 2, with 21 appearances and 989 minutes played in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Kouassi, Siaka Bakayoko from Amiens SC offers a fit score of 81/100, while William Bianda from Stade Lavallois boasts a slightly higher fit score of 82/100. Both players could serve as effective alternatives for Kouassi's role.
Best replacements for Xavier Kouassi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siaka Bakayokosimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €2.7m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Paolo Gozzisimilar↗ | Troyes | 25 | €1.3m | 93 | 79 |
| 3 | William Biandasimilar↗ | Stade Lavallois | 26 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Thibault Delphissimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 24 | €600k | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Cas Odenthalsimilar↗ | Como | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Maxwell Gyamfisimilar↗ | VfL Osnabrück | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Aboubacar Lôsimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 26 | €700k | 92 | 78 |
| 8 | Nathan Zohorésimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Davide Verolisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 23 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 10 | Rodri Suárezsimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 24 | €500k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Marco Imperialesimilar↗ | Carrarese | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Yael Mouangasimilar↗ | Montpellier | 21 | €500k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
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FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Xavier Kouassi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Siaka Bakayoko (Amiens SC) does the closest job to Xavier Kouassi, at 93/100 on profile. Paolo Gozzi and William Bianda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Xavier Kouassi?
Yes — Thibault Delphis (Annecy FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Xavier Kouassi?
Doppel learns Xavier Kouassi's role profile from his 2024/25 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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