Who should replace Cedric Zesiger?
CB/LBFC Augsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCedric Zesiger's profile ↗
Cedric Zesiger is a centre-back/left-back for FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga, with 27 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Zesiger, Rio Hillen from NAC Breda offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Arthur Theate of Eintracht Frankfurt follows closely with a fit score of 83/100. Both players demonstrate capabilities that align well with Zesiger's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €17m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 27 | €4.5m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | El Hadji Malick Dioufsimilar↗ | West Ham United | 22 | €29m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Joedrick Pupesimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €1.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Andrea Carbonisimilar↗ | Monza | 25 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Callum Stylessimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 26 | €3.1m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 29 | €23m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cedric Zesiger
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Shots, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Touches /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Clearances, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cedric Zesiger?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt) does the closest job to Cedric Zesiger, at 93/100 on profile. José Copete and El Hadji Malick Diouf follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cedric Zesiger?
Yes — Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cedric Zesiger?
Doppel learns Cedric Zesiger's role profile from his 2025/26 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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