Players like Kurt Zouma
CBWest Ham United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKurt Zouma's profile ↗
The players most similar to Kurt Zouma are Nobel Mendy, Matej Maglica, Jannis Heuer. Doppel rates Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 88/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Kurt Zouma is a goal-scoring centre-back who excels in set-piece situations, showcasing his finishing ability and aerial threat with impressive non-penalty goals. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the bottom tier of his positional peers, he compensates through durability, having missed only four games in three seasons. While his passing accuracy in the final third could improve, his strong clearance rate and knack for finding the net make him a valuable asset in both defensive and offensive phases of the game.
Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Clearances. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Kurt Zouma
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 5 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 28 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Henrik Sælebakke Falchenersimilar↗ | Viking FK | 23 | €6.4m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kurt Zouma
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kurt Zouma?
By Doppel's fit score, Nobel Mendy (Rayo Vallecano) is the closest profile to Kurt Zouma, with a 83/100 overall match. Matej Maglica and Jannis Heuer are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kurt Zouma?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 88/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Kurt Zouma?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Kurt Zouma'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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