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 (Eintracht Frankfurt) a 83/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 84/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Cedric Zesiger is a robust ball-playing centre-back with a knack for defensive clearances, ranking in the top 6% for his position. His ability to distribute accurately in the final third and deliver precise crosses highlights his competence in transitioning play, making him a valuable asset in building attacks from the back. With only one game missed in the last three seasons, his durability adds to his reliability on the pitch, 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↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €46m | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 89 | 85 |
| 12 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 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 best replacement for Cedric Zesiger?
By Doppel's fit score, Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt) is the closest profile to Cedric Zesiger, with a 83/100 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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