Who should replace Liam Cooper?
CBSheffield Wednesday · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitLiam Cooper's profile ↗
Liam Cooper is a centre-back for Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with 14 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Cooper include Siad Gourville from US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Nicola Pietrangeli from Südtirol, with a fit score of 78/100. Both players offer similar tactical attributes and could effectively fill the role of Cooper in the squad.
Best replacements for Liam Cooper
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siad Gourvillesimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 26 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Nicola Pietrangelisimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €1.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Carlos Hernándezsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 36 | €100k | 88 | 76 |
| 4 | Benjamin Nelsonsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 75 |
| 5 | John Egansimilar↗ | Hull City | 34 | €1.0m | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Duje Ćaleta-Carsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €2.9m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Adrien Pinotsimilar↗ | US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale | 25 | €500k | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.8m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Jair Amadorsimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 37 | €100k | 86 | 75 |
| 12 | Thalissonsimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 28 | €700k | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Liam Cooper
≈ 100% Liam Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Liam Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Liam Cooper · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Liam Cooper?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Siad Gourville (US Boulogne Côte-d'Opale) does the closest job to Liam Cooper, at 89/100 on profile. Nicola Pietrangeli and Carlos Hernández follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Liam Cooper?
Yes — Carlos Hernández (AD Ceuta) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €100k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Liam Cooper?
Doppel learns Liam 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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