Players like Nesta Zahui
RBGrenoble Foot 38 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNesta Zahui's profile ↗
Nesta Zahui is a right-back for Grenoble Foot 38 in Ligue 2, having made 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 assists over 1698 minutes. Players similar to Zahui include Issa Kaboré from Wrexham, who has a fit score of 88/100, and Ryan Alebiosu of Blackburn Rovers, with a fit score of 87/100. These players share comparable roles and statistical profiles, making them suitable alternatives.
About Nesta Zahui
Nesta Zahui is an energetic right-back known for his attacking contributions and ball-winning ability in the final third. Despite being in the bottom 30% of his positional peers in overall quality, he excels in successful dribbles, accurate crosses, and creating big chances, showcasing his potential to impact the game offensively. With an impressive durability record, missing no games in the last three seasons, Zahui is a reliable option for any side looking to bolster their right flank.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nesta Zahui
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Issa Kaborésimilar↗ | Wrexham | 25 | €4.1m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 92 | 87 |
| 3 | Nadir Zorteasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 27 | €6.6m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Jordi Liongolasimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 26 | €1.5m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Kevin Van Den Kerkhofsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €1.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Arda Kurtulansimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Joseph Ceesaysimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Joe Rankin-Costellosimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 27 | €1.1m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nesta Zahui
≈ 100% Nesta Zahui · strong: Big chances created, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Nesta Zahui · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nesta Zahui · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nesta Zahui?
By Doppel's fit score, Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) is the closest profile to Nesta Zahui, with a 88/100 overall match. Ryan Alebiosu and Nadir Zortea are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nesta Zahui?
Yes. Darío Benavides (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar right back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nesta Zahui?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nesta Zahui's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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