Who should replace Théo Zidane?
CMCórdoba · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitThéo Zidane's profile ↗
Théo Zidane is a central midfielder for Córdoba in LaLiga 2, aged 24, with 21 appearances and 666 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Zidane, Karamoko Dembélé from Queens Park Rangers offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Jean Victor Makengo from Lorient also presents a solid option with a fit score of 80/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karamoko Dembélésimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 2 | Ruben Loftus-Cheeksimilar↗ | AC Milan | 30 | €9.0m | 88 | 79 |
| 3 | Marius Wörlsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 22 | €1.6m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Jean Victor Makengosimilar↗ | Lorient | 28 | €5.6m | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Issa Doumbiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €19m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Shiloh 't Zandsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €300k | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Andy Dioufsimilar↗ | Inter | 23 | €22m | 87 | 79 |
| 8 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 86 |
| 9 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Parma | 24 | €4.5m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Rodrigo Atenciosimilar↗ | Independiente Rivadavia | 24 | €2.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 34 | €11m* | 86 | 79 |
| 12 | Paul Wannersimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €23m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Théo Zidane
≈ 100% Théo Zidane · strong: Shots, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Théo Zidane · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Théo Zidane · strong: Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Théo Zidane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Karamoko Dembélé (Queens Park Rangers) does the closest job to Théo Zidane, at 89/100 on profile. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Marius Wörl follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Théo Zidane?
Yes — Shiloh 't Zand (Fortuna Sittard) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Théo Zidane?
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