Who should replace Christoph Zimmermann?
CB/RBDarmstadt 98 · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitChristoph Zimmermann's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Christoph Zimmermann, the best-fitting centre backs are Mattia Viti, Teden Mengi, Jordan Beyer. Mattia Viti (Empoli) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Christoph Zimmermann
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattia Vitisimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €4.2m | 95 | 75 |
| 2 | Teden Mengisimilar↗ | Luton Town | 21 | €2.9m | 94 | 76 |
| 3 | Jordan Beyersimilar↗ | Burnley | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 74 |
| 4 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €5.8m | 89 | 75 |
| 5 | Unai Núñezsimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 26 | €3.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 6 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 27 | €1.4m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €200k | 88 | 78 |
| 8 | Jorge Sáenzsimilar↗ | Leganés | 28 | €600k | 88 | 76 |
| 9 | David Affengrubersimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €18m | 88 | 74 |
| 10 | Jarrad Branthwaitesimilar↗ | Everton | 21 | €41m | 87 | 75 |
| 11 | Joseph Okumusimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 12 | Stefan Bellsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 33 | €600k | 87 | 74 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Christoph Zimmermann
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Christoph Zimmermann · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Christoph Zimmermann?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mattia Viti (Empoli) does the closest job to Christoph Zimmermann, at 95/100 on profile. Teden Mengi and Jordan Beyer follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Christoph Zimmermann?
Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Christoph Zimmermann?
Doppel learns Christoph Zimmermann'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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