Cheaper alternatives to Matthias Zimmermann
RBFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthias Zimmermann's profile ↗
Matthias Zimmermann is a right-back for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances and 1124 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For clubs seeking a cheaper alternative to Zimmermann, Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda (fit 88/100, €1m) and Tiago Manso from Tondela (fit 86/100, €1m) offer similar roles at lower market values.
12 cheaper alternatives to Matthias Zimmermann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 3 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 86 |
| 4 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 87 | 85 |
| 5 | Hugo Siquetsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 93 | 85 |
| 7 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 89 | 84 |
| 10 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 11 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Taha Şahinsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 26 | €3.2m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthias Zimmermann
≈ 100% Matthias Zimmermann · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matthias Zimmermann · strong: Accurate long balls, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, xG + xA /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Matthias Zimmermann · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Matthias Zimmermann?
Darío Benavides (RAAL La Louvière) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €400k with a 85/100 match to Matthias Zimmermann.
Who is the best-value alternative to Matthias Zimmermann?
Cherrion Valerius offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 88/100 at about €600k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Matthias Zimmermann?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Matthias Zimmermann's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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