Who should replace Matthias Zimmermann?
RBFortuna Düsseldorf · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatthias Zimmermann's profile ↗
Matthias Zimmermann is a right-back for Fortuna Düsseldorf in the 2. Bundesliga, with 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Zimmermann, Cherrion Valerius of NAC Breda stands out with a fit score of 88/100, followed closely by Darío Benavides from RAAL La Louvière, who has a fit score of 85/100.
Best replacements for Matthias Zimmermann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 95 | 88 |
| 2 | Kellen Fishersimilar↗ | Norwich City | 22 | €2.9m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 93 | 85 |
| 4 | Omar Haktab Traoresimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Ali Maamarsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 21 | €2.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 6 | Carlens Arcussimilar↗ | Vitesse | 30 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Cheick Oumar Konatésimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 22 | €1.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 91 | 87 |
| 9 | Jonas Sternersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 24 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Festy Eboselesimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €2.7m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Alberto Dadiesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 24 | €300k | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Cláudio Wincksimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €800k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matthias Zimmermann
≈ 100% Matthias Zimmermann · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Matthias Zimmermann · low reliability
≈ 100% Matthias Zimmermann · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matthias Zimmermann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) does the closest job to Matthias Zimmermann, at 95/100 on profile. Kellen Fisher and Darío Benavides follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matthias Zimmermann?
Yes — Darío Benavides (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar right back role at roughly €400k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matthias Zimmermann?
Doppel learns Matthias Zimmermann's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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