Who should replace Jake Cooper?
CBMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJake Cooper's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Jake Cooper, the best-fitting centre backs are Leo Østigård, Matthias Ginter, Mike Van der Hoorn. Leo Østigård (Genoa) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (85/100 overall). A cheaper option: Bjorn Utvik at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Jake Cooper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthias Gintersimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 32 | €4.8m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Bjorn Utviksimilar↗ | Sarpsborg 08 | 30 | €600k | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Virgil van Dijksimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 35 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Taylor Harwood-Bellissimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Jan Paul van Heckesimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €49m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 90 | 87 |
| 11 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 12 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jake Cooper
≈ 100% Jake Cooper · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jake Cooper · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Jake Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jake Cooper?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Leo Østigård (Genoa) does the closest job to Jake Cooper, at 93/100 on profile. Matthias Ginter and Mike Van der Hoorn follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jake Cooper?
Yes — Bjorn Utvik (Sarpsborg 08) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jake Cooper?
Doppel learns Jake Cooper'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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