Cheaper alternatives to Zaid Romero
CB/LBEstudiantes de La Plata · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaid Romero's profile ↗
Zaid Romero is a centre-back/left-back for Estudiantes de La Plata in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 15 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Romero, Emmanuel Kakou and Fabio Ferraro both play in similar roles, with fit scores of 81/100 and market values of €2m and €1m, respectively. Additionally, Anouar El Azzouzi and Yannick Leliendal are budget options, valued at €2m and €1m, with fit scores of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 79 | 81 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 84 | 80 |
| 4 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Zak Swansonsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 26 | €1.2m | 83 | 80 |
| 6 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 84 | 80 |
| 8 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Daam Foulonsimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 27 | €1.9m | 81 | 79 |
| 10 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 86 | 79 |
| 11 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 78 | 79 |
| 12 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 77 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zaid Romero
≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Zaid Romero?
Orest Lebedenko (Vizela) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €600k with a 80/100 match to Zaid Romero.
Who is the best-value alternative to Zaid Romero?
Emmanuel Kakou offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 81/100 at about €2.2m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Zaid Romero?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (centre back) by how closely they match Zaid Romero'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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