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 Matias Moreno, Timo Hübers, Chris Richards. Doppel rates Matias Moreno (Levante UD) a 78/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.
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Christoph Zimmermann is a robust, defensive-minded centre-back, excelling in tackles and interceptions, making him a formidable presence in one-on-one situations. His ability to win duels and deliver accurate long balls showcases his defensive prowess and distribution skills, despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 15% of his peers. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, making him a player who needs careful management to maintain his contributions on the pitch.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won, Accurate long balls. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Christoph Zimmermann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €5.8m | 91 | 78 |
| 2 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 3 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 87 | 81 |
| 6 | Alberto Dossenasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 28 | €5.6m | 86 | 78 |
| 7 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 8 | Antoine Mendysimilar↗ | Nice | 22 | €9.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 9 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 86 | 79 |
| 10 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 85 | 79 |
| 11 | Nicolás Valentinisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 25 | €3.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 12 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 85 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Zimmermann
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christoph Zimmermann?
By Doppel's fit score, Matias Moreno (Levante UD) is the closest profile to Christoph Zimmermann, with a 78/100 overall match. Timo Hübers and Chris Richards are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Christoph Zimmermann?
Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
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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