Players like Zaid Romero
CB/LBEstudiantes de La Plata · 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, Teo Quintero scores 80/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Zaid Romero is an aggressive front-foot defender known for his exceptional tackling and interception skills, placing him in the top 3% of his positional peers. With a Sofascore rating in the top 39%, he showcases strong defensive capabilities alongside impressive ball progression through successful dribbles. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, his ability to dominate duels and clearances makes him a valuable asset in any backline.
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 | Ahmetcan Kaplansimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €6.5m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Strahinja Pavlovićsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €38m | 86 | 80 |
| 7 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 85 | 81 |
| 8 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 9 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 85 | 80 |
| 10 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 84 | 80 |
| 11 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 84 | 80 |
| 12 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 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 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. Teo Quintero (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.2m.
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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