Who should replace Nicolas Cozza?
LB/CBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Nicolas Cozza, the best-fitting left backs are José Copete, Kelvin Amian, Kristoffer Lund. José Copete (Valencia) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Thomas Delaine at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nicolas Cozza
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José Copete | Valencia | 26 | €4.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Kelvin Amian | Nantes | 26 | €2.1m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Kristoffer Lund | 1. FC Köln | 23 | €4.3m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Victor Parada | Deportivo Alavés | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | Lukas Ullrich | Borussia M'gladbach | 20 | €6.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Yanis Zouaoui | Le Havre | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 7 | Thomas Delaine | RC Strasbourg | 31 | €300k | 89 | 83 |
| 8 | Adam Obert | Cagliari | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Issiaga Sylla | Montpellier | 29 | €1.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Javier Hernández | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Liberato Cacace | Empoli | 24 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Ferdi Kadıoğlu | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €36m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Cozza
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Accurate crosses, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Cozza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, José Copete (Valencia) does the closest job to Nicolas Cozza, at 92/100 on profile. Kelvin Amian and Kristoffer Lund follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Cozza?
Yes — Thomas Delaine (RC Strasbourg) plays a similar left back role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas Cozza?
Doppel learns Nicolas Cozza's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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