Who should replace José Córdoba?
CBNorwich City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJosé Córdoba's profile ↗
José Córdoba is a centre-back for Norwich City in the Championship, with 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 2255 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Córdoba, Nikolai Soyset Hopland from SC Heerenveen offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Hrvoje Smolčić from Kocaelispor and Álex Martín from Córdoba both present solid alternatives, each scoring 80/100.
Best replacements for José Córdoba
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hrvoje Smolčićsimilar↗ | Kocaelispor | 26 | €1.8m | 94 | 80 |
| 2 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Álex Martínsimilar↗ | Córdoba | 28 | €600k | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Gael Alonsosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €1.0m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | José Marsàsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €3.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Pablo Ramónsimilar↗ | Mirandés | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 8 | Yussif Saidusimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 21 | €1.0m | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Ümit Akdağsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Zak Sturgesimilar↗ | Millwall | 22 | €3.9m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match José Córdoba
≈ 100% José Córdoba · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% José Córdoba · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% José Córdoba · strong: Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for José Córdoba?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Hrvoje Smolčić (Kocaelispor) does the closest job to José Córdoba, at 94/100 on profile. Nikolai Soyset Hopland and Álex Martín follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace José Córdoba?
Yes — Álex Martín (Córdoba) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for José Córdoba?
Doppel learns José Córdoba'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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