Who should replace Nicolas Cozza?
LB/CBNantes · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas Cozza's profile ↗
Nicolas Cozza is a left-back/centre-back for Nantes in Ligue 1, with 29 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Cozza, Kazımcan Karataş from Başakşehir FK offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 87/100, while Deveron Fonville from NEC Nijmegen also presents a solid option with a fit score of 83/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kazımcan Karataşsimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 23 | €2.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Jacques Ekomiésimilar↗ | Angers | 23 | €8.4m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Deveron Fonvillesimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Stefano Di Mariosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 22 | €2.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Mardochee Nzitasimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €1.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Lukas Ullrichsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 22 | €6.2m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Brando Moruzzisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €1.4m | 90 | 88 |
| 12 | Enrique Lofolomosimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 26 | €1.1m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas Cozza
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nicolas Cozza · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas Cozza?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kazımcan Karataş (Başakşehir FK) does the closest job to Nicolas Cozza, at 94/100 on profile. Jacques Ekomié and Deveron Fonville follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas Cozza?
Yes — Marvin Peersman (FC Groningen) plays a similar left back role at roughly €200k, a 84/100 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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