Players like Cedric Zesiger
CB/LBFC Augsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCedric Zesiger's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cedric Zesiger are Arthur Theate, Rio Hillen, Joedrick Pupe. Doppel rates Arthur Theate (Bologna) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Cedric Zesiger is a reliable defensive stalwart, adept at both centre-back and left-back roles, showcasing a strong positional awareness and a commanding presence. His elite ability to clear the ball (top 6%) combined with accurate passing into the final third (top 14%) makes him a key asset in transitioning play. With impressive durability, missing just one game in three seasons, Zesiger is a dependable choice for any defensive line, though his offensive contributions remain minimal.
Strengths: Clearances, Accurate final-third passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cedric Zesiger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €17m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 87 |
| 10 | Piero Hincapiésimilar↗ | Arsenal | 24 | €46m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 89 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cedric Zesiger
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Shots, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Big chances created, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Cedric Zesiger?
Statistically, Arthur Theate (Bologna) is the closest look-alike to Cedric Zesiger — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Cedric Zesiger?
By Doppel's fit score, Arthur Theate (Bologna) is the closest profile to Cedric Zesiger, with a 85/100 overall match. Rio Hillen and Joedrick Pupe are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cedric Zesiger?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cedric Zesiger?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cedric Zesiger'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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