Players like Dan Zagadou
CB/LBVfB Stuttgart · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDan Zagadou's profile ↗
The players most similar to Dan Zagadou are Willi Orbán, Ethan Pinnock, Eric Dier. Doppel rates Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) a 82/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, André Ramalho scores 82/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Dan Zagadou is a commanding ball-playing centre-back whose aerial prowess sets him apart, boasting a top 1% ranking in aerial duels won. With an impressive Sofascore rating placing him in the top 8% of his positional peers, he exemplifies reliability and skill, contributing effectively with his accurate long balls and consistent touches. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a cornerstone of Stuttgart's defence.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches, Aerial duels won. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Dan Zagadou
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 34 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Ross Sykessimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 27 | €4.9m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dan Zagadou
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dan Zagadou?
By Doppel's fit score, Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) is the closest profile to Dan Zagadou, with a 82/100 overall match. Ethan Pinnock and Eric Dier are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Dan Zagadou?
Yes. André Ramalho (PSV Eindhoven) plays a similar centre back role and rates 82/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Dan Zagadou?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Dan Zagadou's 2023/24 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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