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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tom Lockyersimilar↗ | Luton Town | 32 | €200k | 87 | 75 |
| 2 | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlalsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 20 | €13m | 86 | 79 |
| 3 | Abakar Syllasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €2.4m | 86 | 75 |
| 4 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 85 | 80 |
| 5 | Anel Ahmedhodžićsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 27 | €9.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 6 | Ethan Pinnocksimilar↗ | Brentford | 33 | €2.8m | 84 | 74 |
| 7 | Michael Keanesimilar↗ | Everton | 33 | €2.8m | 84 | 74 |
| 8 | Kervin Arriagasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 28 | €2.1m | 84 | 76 |
| 9 | Edgar Gonzálezsimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €800k | 83 | 74 |
| 10 | Lucas Mincarellisimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €700k | 83 | 77 |
| 11 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 83 | 78 |
| 12 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €3.2m | 82 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zaid Romero
≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Zaid Romero · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 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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