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 (Hull City) 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 October 2026.
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Kurt Zouma is an aggressive front-foot defender who excels in set-piece situations, consistently contributing goals from the back. His impressive ability to clear danger and find the net—ranking in the top 8% for non-penalty goals—highlights his dual threat as a centre-back. With remarkable durability, having missed only four games in three seasons, Zouma remains a reliable presence in West Ham's defense, though his passing accuracy could improve in build-up play.
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↗ | Hull City | 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↗ | Real Valladolid | 33 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 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 closest look-alike to Kurt Zouma?
Statistically, Nobel Mendy (Hull City) is the closest look-alike to Kurt Zouma — a 83/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Kurt Zouma?
By Doppel's fit score, Nobel Mendy (Hull City) 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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