Who should replace Karim Coulibaly?
CBSV Werder Bremen · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKarim Coulibaly's profile ↗
Karim Coulibaly is a centre-back for SV Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga, with 27 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Coulibaly, George Campbell from West Bromwich Albion stands out with a fit score of 85/100, while Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen offers an 82/100 fit. Both players provide a strong tactical alignment for similar defensive roles.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tjark Lasse Schellersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 24 | €2.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 89 | 85 |
| 5 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 6 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Fabian Schärsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 35 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Kelvin Amiansimilar↗ | Nantes | 28 | €2.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Lukas Willensimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €600k | 88 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Karim Coulibaly
≈ 100% Karim Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Karim Coulibaly · strong: Sofascore rating, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Karim Coulibaly · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Karim Coulibaly?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tjark Lasse Scheller (SC Paderborn 07) does the closest job to Karim Coulibaly, at 92/100 on profile. Gael Alonso and Nikolai Soyset Hopland follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Karim Coulibaly?
Yes — Gael Alonso (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Karim Coulibaly?
Doppel learns Karim Coulibaly'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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