Players like Jean Zimmer
RB/RM/RW1. FC Kaiserslautern · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJean Zimmer's profile ↗
Jean Zimmer is a right-back/right midfielder for 1. FC Kaiserslautern in the 2. Bundesliga. In the 2024/25 season, he has made 16 appearances, providing 2 assists over 1044 minutes. Players similar to Zimmer include Florent Hadergjonaj from Alanyaspor, with a fit score of 80/100, and Antonio Candela from Venezia, who has a fit score of 81/100, both showcasing comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Jean Zimmer
Jean Zimmer is a reliable but underwhelming right-back, offering durability with only nine games missed across three seasons. His Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 14% of his positional peers, indicating he struggles to make a significant impact defensively, particularly in duels and aerial contests. While he contributes modestly in attack with a goal and three assists this season, his overall quality leaves him trailing behind more dynamic options in the league.
Availability: 9 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jean Zimmer
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 2 | Antonio Candelasimilar↗ | Venezia | 26 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Enzo Tchato Mbiayisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 24 | €2.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 90 | 79 |
| 5 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Christopher Trimmelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 39 | €600k | 89 | 81 |
| 7 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Kyriani Sabbesimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 21 | €7.7m | 88 | 80 |
| 9 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 29 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 11 | David van der Werffsimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 22 | €1.9m | 86 | 83 |
| 12 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jean Zimmer
≈ 100% Jean Zimmer · strong: Accurate long balls, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jean Zimmer · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Jean Zimmer · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jean Zimmer?
By Doppel's fit score, Florent Hadergjonaj (Alanyaspor) is the closest profile to Jean Zimmer, with a 80/100 overall match. Antonio Candela and Enzo Tchato Mbiayi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jean Zimmer?
Yes. David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) plays a similar right back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €500k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jean Zimmer?
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