Who should replace Nathan Zeze?
CBNantes · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitNathan Zeze's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nathan Zeze, the best-fitting centre backs are Mattia Viti, Jordan Torunarigha, Abdoulaye Ndiaye. Mattia Viti (Empoli) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (73/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jorge Sáenz at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nathan Zeze
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Vitisimilar↗ | Empoli | 24 | €4.2m | 91 | 73 |
| 2 | Jordan Torunarighasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 29 | €4.1m | 91 | 72 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Ndiayesimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 24 | €5.8m | 90 | 72 |
| 4 | Michel Diazsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 23 | €5.8m | 89 | 74 |
| 5 | Jordan Beyersimilar↗ | Burnley | 26 | €1.4m | 88 | 72 |
| 6 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 30 | €600k | 88 | 77 |
| 7 | Zaid Romerosimilar↗ | Getafe | 27 | €2.4m | 88 | 72 |
| 8 | Joseph Okumusimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 29 | €2.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Patrick Mainkasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 32 | €2.6m | 86 | 72 |
| 10 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €2.8m | 84 | 73 |
| 11 | César Tárregasimilar↗ | Valencia | 24 | €9.3m | 84 | 72 |
| 12 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 84 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nathan Zeze
≈ 100% Nathan Zeze · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Nathan Zeze · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Nathan Zeze · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nathan Zeze?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattia Viti (Empoli) does the closest job to Nathan Zeze, at 91/100 on profile. Jordan Torunarigha and Abdoulaye Ndiaye follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nathan Zeze?
Yes — Jorge Sáenz (Leganés) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nathan Zeze?
Doppel learns Nathan Zeze's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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