Who should replace Samuel Kotto?
CBStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuel Kotto's profile ↗
Samuel Kotto is a centre-back for Stade de Reims in Ligue 2, having made 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Kotto include Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen from SK Brann and Théo Eyoum from Le Mans, both with a tactical fit score of 79/100. Players similar to Kotto, such as Anaitz Arbilla and Diego Murillo, also offer solid alternatives, fitting well into the same defensive role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fredrik Pallesen Knudsensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 30 | €700k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Théo Eyoumsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Anaitz Arbillasimilar↗ | Eibar | 39 | €100k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Adrien Monfraysimilar↗ | Troyes | 36 | €200k | 90 | 77 |
| 7 | Luke O'Niensimilar↗ | Sunderland | 32 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 87 | 81 |
| 9 | Jannik Vestergaardsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 34 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Viking FK | 26 | €700k | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Mike Eerdhuijzensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €1.4m | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuel Kotto
≈ 100% Samuel Kotto · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Samuel Kotto · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Samuel Kotto · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuel Kotto?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen (SK Brann) does the closest job to Samuel Kotto, at 92/100 on profile. Théo Eyoum and Anaitz Arbilla follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samuel Kotto?
Yes — Anaitz Arbilla (Eibar) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samuel Kotto?
Doppel learns Samuel Kotto'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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