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Who should replace Zaid Romero?

CB/LBGetafe · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZaid Romero's profile ↗

If a club needs to replace Zaid Romero, the best-fitting centre backs are Tom Lockyer, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Abakar Sylla. Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) matches the role at 87/100 on tactical profile (75/100 overall). A cheaper option: Tom Lockyer at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.

Best replacements for Zaid Romero

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Tom Lockyersimilar↗Luton Town32€200k8775
2Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗Stade Rennais20€13m8679
3Abakar Syllasimilar↗RC Strasbourg24€2.4m8675
4Oumar Soletsimilar↗Udinese26€22m8580
5Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗Sheffield United27€9.7m8477
6Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗Brentford33€2.8m8474
7Michael Keanesimilar↗Everton33€2.8m8474
8Kervin Arriagasimilar↗Levante UD28€2.1m8476
9Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗Almería29€800k8374
10Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗Montpellier22€700k8377
11Mads Pedersensimilar↗FC Augsburg30€900k8378
12Emre Cansimilar↗Borussia Dortmund32€3.2m8275

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons

Why these players match Zaid Romero

1. Tom LockyerLuton Town75/100

≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90

2. Abdelhamid Ait BoudlalStade Rennais79/100

≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability

Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90

3. Abakar SyllaRC Strasbourg75/100

≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability

Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Non-penalty goals /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Zaid Romero?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) does the closest job to Zaid Romero, at 87/100 on profile. Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal and Abakar Sylla follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zaid Romero?

Yes — Tom Lockyer (Luton Town) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 75/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Zaid Romero?

Doppel learns Zaid Romero'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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