Who should replace Nicolas N'Koulou?
CBGaziantep FK · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolas N'Koulou's profile ↗
Nicolas N'Koulou is a centre-back for Gaziantep FK in the Turkish Super Lig, having made 32 appearances in the 2023/24 season. For those searching for the best replacement for N'Koulou, Wes Harding from Millwall stands out with a fit score of 84/100, followed closely by Stefan Leković of Villarreal B U23 at 81/100. Both players offer a strong tactical fit for teams looking to fill a similar role.
Best replacements for Nicolas N'Koulou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sergio Barciasimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €1.6m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Dani Barciasimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €1.3m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Wes Hardingsimilar↗ | Millwall | 30 | €800k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Isaac Cossiersimilar↗ | Le Mans | 20 | €2.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Siaka Bakayokosimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 21 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 89 | 80 |
| 12 | Alessandro Pio Ricciosimilar↗ | Sampdoria | 24 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolas N'Koulou
≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · low reliability
≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · strong: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nicolas N'Koulou · strong: Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolas N'Koulou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Sergio Barcia (Mirandés) does the closest job to Nicolas N'Koulou, at 92/100 on profile. Stefan Leković and Dani Barcia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolas N'Koulou?
Yes — Michael Venturi (Cosenza) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolas N'Koulou?
Doppel learns Nicolas N'Koulou's role profile from his 2023/24 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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