Who should replace Cedric Zesiger?
CB/LBFC Augsburg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitCedric Zesiger's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Cedric Zesiger, the best-fitting centre backs are Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, José Copete, Arthur Theate. Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Jeffrey Gouweleeuw at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Cedric Zesiger
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 33 | €1.0m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | José Copetesimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €4.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Arthur Theatesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €17m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Reece Burkesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €1.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Dominik Kohrsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 31 | €1.9m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 35 | €1.3m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 22 | €24m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Marcos Senesisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 28 | €23m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 25 | €25m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 88 | 86 |
| 11 | Danny da Costasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 32 | €1.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 35 | €900k | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cedric Zesiger
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Cedric Zesiger · strong: Shots, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cedric Zesiger?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Cedric Zesiger, at 92/100 on profile. José Copete and Arthur Theate follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cedric Zesiger?
Yes — Jeffrey Gouweleeuw (FC Augsburg) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.0m, a 83/100 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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