Who should replace Kobe Cools?
CBFCV Dender · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitKobe Cools's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kobe Cools, the best-fitting centre backs are Adil Demirbağ, Mark McGuinness, Kacper Potulski. Adil Demirbağ (Konyaspor) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Stefan Bell at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kobe Cools
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Kacper Potulskisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 19 | €17m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 35 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | David Duartesimilar↗ | Bahia | 31 | €1.4m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Hélitonsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 31 | €1.1m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kobe Cools
≈ 100% Kobe Cools · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Kobe Cools · strong: Aerial duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Kobe Cools · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kobe Cools?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Adil Demirbağ (Konyaspor) does the closest job to Kobe Cools, at 94/100 on profile. Mark McGuinness and Kacper Potulski follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kobe Cools?
Yes — Stefan Bell (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kobe Cools?
Doppel learns Kobe Cools'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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