Who should replace Dan Zagadou?
CB/LBVfB Stuttgart · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitDan Zagadou's profile ↗
Dan Zagadou is a centre-back/left-back for VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, with 19 appearances this season. For those seeking the best replacement for Zagadou, Malick Thiaw of Newcastle United offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Willi Orbán from RB Leipzig and Eric Dier at AS Monaco both provide similar versatility, each scoring 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willi Orbánsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 34 | €5.5m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 32 | €3.6m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Coventry City | 33 | €2.8m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Malick Thiawsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 25 | €41m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Konstantinos Mavropanossimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €20m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | André Ramalhosimilar↗ | Corinthians | 34 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Leo Østigårdsimilar↗ | Genoa | 27 | €14m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Mike Van der Hoornsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 34 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Cristian Romerosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €46m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 90 | 80 |
| 12 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Dan Zagadou
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Touches, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Dan Zagadou · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Dan Zagadou?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Willi Orbán (RB Leipzig) does the closest job to Dan Zagadou, at 95/100 on profile. Eric Dier and Ethan Pinnock follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Dan Zagadou?
Yes — André Ramalho (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €800k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Dan Zagadou?
Doppel learns Dan Zagadou's role profile from his 2023/24 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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