Players like Nesta Zahui
RBGrenoble Foot 38 · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNesta Zahui's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nesta Zahui are Issa Kaboré, Ryan Alebiosu, Nadir Zortea. Doppel rates Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) a 88/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Darío Benavides scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Nesta Zahui is an industrious right-back with a knack for contributing to the attack, showcasing his strengths in winning possession high up the pitch and completing successful dribbles. His ability to deliver accurate crosses and create big chances makes him a valuable asset in supporting forward play, despite a lower involvement in aerial duels. With an impressive record of durability, having missed no games in three seasons, Zahui is a reliable option for any side.
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↗ | Bologna | 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 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Arda Kurtulansimilar↗ | Göztepe | 24 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Remo | 28 | €1.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Joseph Ceesaysimilar↗ | Empoli | 28 | €600k | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Costinhasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 26 | €6.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Nesta Zahui?
Statistically, Issa Kaboré (Wrexham) is the closest look-alike to Nesta Zahui — a 88/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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