Who should replace Kurt Zouma?
CBWest Ham United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKurt Zouma's profile ↗
Kurt Zouma is a centre-back for West Ham United in the Premier League, with 33 appearances and 3 goals in the 2023/24 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Zouma, Nobel Mendy of Rayo Vallecano offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Jakov Medić from VfL Bochum and Joel Felix from Arminia Bielefeld both have fit scores of 81/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakov Medićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €1.4m | 95 | 81 |
| 2 | Joel Felixsimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €500k | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Matisse Diddensimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €2.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 92 | 88 |
| 8 | Bas Van den Eyndensimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 24 | €900k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Arda Kızıldağsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 28 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 91 | 80 |
| 11 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kurt Zouma
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Clearances, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Accurate long balls, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Kurt Zouma?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jakov Medić (VfL Bochum 1848) does the closest job to Kurt Zouma, at 95/100 on profile. Joel Felix and Matisse Didden follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kurt Zouma?
Yes — Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Kurt Zouma?
Doppel learns Kurt Zouma'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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