Who should replace Koen Kostons?
STSC Paderborn 07 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKoen Kostons's profile ↗
Koen Kostons is a striker for SC Paderborn 07 in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 11 goals and providing 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Kostons, Dženan Pejčinović from VfL Wolfsburg offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Rafa Mir from Elche also presents a solid option with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rafa Mirsimilar↗ | Elche | 29 | €4.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Josh Windasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 32 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Che Adamssimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €4.8m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Joël Piroesimilar↗ | Leeds United | 27 | €9.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Patrick Bamfordsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 33 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Frank Magrisimilar↗ | Toulouse | 27 | €3.2m | 90 | 80 |
| 8 | Arnaud Kalimuendosimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Borja Iglesiassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 33 | €2.9m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Federico Bonazzolisimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.6m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Andreas Weimannsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 35 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Koen Kostons
≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Koen Kostons · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Koen Kostons?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rafa Mir (Elche) does the closest job to Koen Kostons, at 93/100 on profile. Dženan Pejčinović and Josh Windass follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Koen Kostons?
Yes — Patrick Bamford (Sheffield United) plays a similar striker role at roughly €1.0m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Koen Kostons?
Doppel learns Koen Kostons's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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