Players like Giovanni Zaro
CBCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovanni Zaro's profile ↗
The players most similar to Giovanni Zaro are Yerry Mina, Ze Vitor, Adil Demirbağ. Doppel rates Yerry Mina (Cagliari) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Timo Hübers scores 83/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of September 2026.
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Giovanni Zaro is a commanding aerial centre-back, excelling in winning duels and demonstrating impressive distribution with accurate long balls. His Sofascore rating places him in the top 14% of his positional peers, highlighting his overall quality in the defensive third. With remarkable durability, having missed no games in the last three seasons, Zaro is a reliable presence for Cesena, although he could improve on clearances to further solidify his defensive impact.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Giovanni Zaro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Kialonda Gasparsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 27 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Alejandro Catenasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 32 | €2.7m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Giovanni Zaro
≈ 100% Giovanni Zaro · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Zaro · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Giovanni Zaro · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Giovanni Zaro?
By Doppel's fit score, Yerry Mina (Cagliari) is the closest profile to Giovanni Zaro, with a 82/100 overall match. Ze Vitor and Adil Demirbağ are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Giovanni Zaro?
Yes. Timo Hübers (1. FC Köln) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Giovanni Zaro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Giovanni Zaro's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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