Who should replace Steve Cook?
CBQueens Park Rangers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSteve Cook's profile ↗
Steve Cook is a centre-back for Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, with 30 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Steve Cook include Nathaniel Phillips from West Bromwich Albion, who has a fit score of 81/100, and Juhani Pikkarainen from Degerfors IF, with a fit score of 80/100. These players can effectively fill the role and provide similar tactical contributions.
Best replacements for Steve Cook
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Danny Batthsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 36 | €100k | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Bruno Martins Indisimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 34 | €300k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Dominic Hyamsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 31 | €2.1m | 91 | 78 |
| 6 | Damon Miranisimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €2.9m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Shane Duffysimilar↗ | Norwich City | 34 | €300k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 89 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Steve Cook
≈ 100% Steve Cook · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Steve Cook · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Steve Cook · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Steve Cook?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Juhani Pikkarainen (Degerfors IF) does the closest job to Steve Cook, at 93/100 on profile. Danny Batth and Nathaniel Phillips follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Steve Cook?
Yes — Danny Batth (Blackburn Rovers) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Steve Cook?
Doppel learns Steve Cook'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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