Raphael Kofler is an Italian defender born on 26/04/2005 (21) in Merano. He is 193cm tall and weighs 84kg. The defender grew up playing for Sudtirol’s youth team and is currently part of the first team. Raphael Kofler plays as a center-back in both a 4- and 3-man defense (especially on the right).

Raphael Kofler is an ecto-mesomorph with a well-developed physique, notably tall with a high center of gravity. He is a lanky athlete exhibiting good agility, balance, and coordination, though he needs to enhance his muscle mass. Despite his height, he demonstrates excellent body control. The player isn't particularly explosive, but his long strides help him generate substantial momentum. 

Raphael Kofler is a center back with solid basic technique; his preferred foot is his right. The player shows great game vision, especially in long-distance passes. The Italian player has very good basic technique and ball control, which allows him to dribble past defenders and maintain possession. Raphael Kofler also has accurate, precise heading ability, combined with shooting ability and timing, making him very effective in aerial duels, both defensively and offensively.  

During the possession phase, Raphael Kofler is a modern defender who relies on medium- and long-range passes, serving teammates with through balls and one-two passes. The Italian defender also loves to make progressive carries into the midfield third; in fact, he should play more on the center-right/left in a 3-man defense. Thanks to his abilities, he can also easily play as a defensive midfielder.

During the non-possession phase, Raphael Kofler is a proactive defender in 1v1 duels. His defensive prowess and great positional sense allow him to intercept many passes and shots and anticipate opponents. He often regains possession and uses both standing and sliding tackles. He has great timing and coordination. The player excels in aerial duels and often shows acrobatic saves to clear the ball. On the other hand, in many situations, the defender prefers to clear the ball and, moreover, needs to rely more on sliding tackles. He is also quite confident in recovery runs and tracking back when his team plays a high line.

From a mental perspective, Raphael Kofler shows calm and authority: he directs the defense in various game situations, reminds his teammates, and suggests passes. Moreover, he always shows mental resilience and focus during the game. He is very confident in his technical and physical abilities. Additionally, he possesses a great understanding of the game and tactical intelligence (excellently reads defensive phases).

As for the player's overall rating, Raphael Kofler proved to be an excellent prospect with room for improvement: He excels in defensive skills and technical ability, but has to work on his lateral agility and better manage his impetuousness and aggressiveness in some defensive plays. He has the potential to become an excellent, modern defender. A player with a similar profile in today's game could be Scalvini.