Who should replace Mehdi Zeffane?
RBClermont Foot · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMehdi Zeffane's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Mehdi Zeffane, the best-fitting right backs are Samir Chergui, Yerson Mosquera, Ben Godfrey. Samir Chergui (Paris FC) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (77/100 overall). A cheaper option: Silvan Widmer at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Mehdi Zeffane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samir Cherguisimilar↗ | Paris FC | 27 | €2.8m | 88 | 77 |
| 2 | Yerson Mosquerasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €13m | 87 | 76 |
| 3 | Ben Godfreysimilar↗ | Everton | 28 | €4.7m | 86 | 79 |
| 4 | Davide Calabriasimilar↗ | AC Milan | 30 | €4.8m | 86 | 73 |
| 5 | Nacho Vidalsimilar↗ | Real Oviedo | 31 | €1.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 6 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €5.0m | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Silvan Widmersimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €700k | 85 | 80 |
| 8 | Alessandro Florenzisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 35 | €2.9m* | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Marnon Buschsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €1.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 84 | 79 |
| 11 | Samuele Birindellisimilar↗ | Monza | 27 | €2.4m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Nicolás Capaldosimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 28 | €8.4m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mehdi Zeffane
≈ 100% Mehdi Zeffane · strong: Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Zeffane · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Mehdi Zeffane · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mehdi Zeffane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Samir Chergui (Paris FC) does the closest job to Mehdi Zeffane, at 88/100 on profile. Yerson Mosquera and Ben Godfrey follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mehdi Zeffane?
Yes — Silvan Widmer (1. FSV Mainz 05) plays a similar right back role at roughly €700k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mehdi Zeffane?
Doppel learns Mehdi Zeffane's role profile from his 2023/24 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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