Who should replace Alex Cochrane?
LBBirmingham City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAlex Cochrane's profile ↗
Alex Cochrane is a left-back for Birmingham City in the Championship, with 21 appearances, 1 goal, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Cochrane, Alexander Rossipal from SG Dynamo Dresden offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Angeliño from AS Roma and Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge KV also present solid alternatives with fit scores of 81/100 and 80/100, respectively.
Best replacements for Alex Cochrane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angeliñosimilar↗ | AS Roma | 29 | €4.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Joaquin Seyssimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €18m | 91 | 80 |
| 3 | Alexander Rossipalsimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 30 | €600k | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Jake Bidwellsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €600k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Dani Tasendesimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 8 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 21 | €20m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | Harry Pickeringsimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 28 | €1.9m | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Antonino Gallosimilar↗ | Lecce | 26 | €3.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Matt Targettsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 31 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 89 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Alex Cochrane
≈ 100% Alex Cochrane · strong: Key passes, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Alex Cochrane · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Alex Cochrane · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Alex Cochrane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Angeliño (AS Roma) does the closest job to Alex Cochrane, at 91/100 on profile. Joaquin Seys and Alexander Rossipal follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Alex Cochrane?
Yes — Callum Elder (Derby County) plays a similar left back role at roughly €400k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Alex Cochrane?
Doppel learns Alex Cochrane's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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