Players like Zaid Romero
CB/LBGetafe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaid Romero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zaid Romero are Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Emmanuel Kakou, Oumar Solet. Doppel rates Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (Stade Rennais) a 83/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Yannick Leliendal scores 80/100 at about €1.1m. Data as of October 2026.
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Zaid Romero is a dynamic ball-playing centre-back with the versatility to operate as a left-back. His top-tier metrics in tackles, interceptions, and clearances highlight his defensive prowess, while his ability to dribble successfully adds an attacking edge. Despite being a reliable performer when fit, his injury history raises concerns about his availability, but when on the pitch, he showcases elite qualities that set him apart from his peers.
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions, Successful dribbles, Clearances. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zaid Romero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 2 | Emmanuel Kakousimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €2.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 89 | 83 |
| 4 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 86 | 80 |
| 6 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | River Plate | 30 | €4.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 10 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 28 | €600k | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Dennis Cirkinsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €5.6m | 84 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zaid Romero
≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Non-penalty goals, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Zaid Romero?
Statistically, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (Stade Rennais) is the closest look-alike to Zaid Romero — a 83/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Zaid Romero?
By Doppel's fit score, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal (Stade Rennais) is the closest profile to Zaid Romero, with a 83/100 overall match. Emmanuel Kakou and Oumar Solet are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zaid Romero?
Yes. Yannick Leliendal (FC Volendam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zaid Romero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zaid Romero'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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