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Jurrien Timber vs Jules Koundé

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Jurrien Timber

Arsenal · WD

compact RB/CB · aggressive duels · athletic defending

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Jules Koundé

Barcelona · WD

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Why is Jurrien Timber similar to Jules Koundé?

Why the comparison works

Converted centre-backs who attack the box from right-back

Timber and Koundé are former centre-backs who were used mainly at right-back in 2025–26, and both added aerial threat in the opposition box. That season Timber headed in corners against Leeds and Bayern, while Koundé headed twice from crosses against Frankfurt in December 2025. The comparison concerns that defender-to-box threat, not their clubs' defensive records.

Shared qualities

Centre-back background at right-back
Heading threat in the opposition box

Where it breaks down

Timber's sourced goals come mainly from set pieces, while Koundé's came from open-play crosses supplied by Barcelona's wide attackers.

Supporting reading

Premier League: Arsenal 5-0 Leeds (23 Aug 2025), Timber's two goals from corners Wikipedia: Timber's Ajax centre-back past, Arsenal right-back role, Bayern header (26 Nov 2025)SuperSport: Koundé's two headers from Rashford and Yamal crosses v Frankfurt (9 Dec 2025)Wikipedia: Koundé's move from centre-back to right-back at Barcelona and 2025-26 season