Players like Giovanni Zaro
CBCesena · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGiovanni Zaro's profile ↗
Giovanni Zaro is a centre-back for Cesena in Serie B, with 36 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Zaro include Yerry Mina from Cagliari, who has a fit score of 82, and Ze Vitor of CD Nacional, with a fit score of 83. Other comparable options are Adil Demirbağ from Konyaspor, scoring 84, and Timo Hübers of 1. FC Köln, also at 82.
About Giovanni Zaro
Giovanni Zaro is a dominant aerial presence and a reliable ball-playing centre-back, excelling in both defensive duties and distribution. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his positional peers, he showcases exceptional aerial prowess, winning an impressive percentage of duels, while also demonstrating accuracy with long balls. Notably durable, Zaro has missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable asset in any defensive lineup.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls. 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 · data: Sofascore, 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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