Players like Christoph Zimmermann
CB/RBDarmstadt 98 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristoph Zimmermann's profile ↗
The players most similar to Christoph Zimmermann are John Brooks, Timo Hübers, Leopold Querfeld. Doppel rates John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) a 80/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, John Brooks scores 80/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Christoph Zimmermann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Brookssimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 30 | €200k | 84 | 80 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 22 | €19m | 81 | 79 |
| 4 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 26 | €800k | 87 | 78 |
| 5 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €9.7m | 84 | 78 |
| 7 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 81 | 78 |
| 8 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €4.7m | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 21 | €15m | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 80 | 77 |
| 12 | Ozan Kabaksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €15m | 81 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Zimmermann
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christoph Zimmermann?
By Doppel's fit score, John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Christoph Zimmermann, with a 80/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Leopold Querfeld are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Christoph Zimmermann?
Yes. John Brooks (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Christoph Zimmermann?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Christoph Zimmermann'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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