Who should replace Kurt Zouma?
CBWest Ham United · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitKurt Zouma's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Kurt Zouma, the best-fitting centre backs are Jakov Medić, Christopher Jullien, Nobel Mendy. Jakov Medić (VfL Bochum 1848) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florent Ogier at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Kurt Zouma
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakov Medićsimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 26 | €1.4m | 95 | 80 |
| 2 | Christopher Julliensimilar↗ | Montpellier | 30 | €600k | 92 | 77 |
| 3 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | €7.7m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Matija Nastasićsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 30 | €600k | 90 | 76 |
| 5 | Unai Elgezabalsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 32 | €500k | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Florent Ogiersimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 34 | €200k | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Alessandro Vogliaccosimilar↗ | Parma | 26 | €2.4m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 89 | 76 |
| 9 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 21 | €15m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €3.3m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Sinaly Diomandésimilar↗ | Auxerre | 24 | €6.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Danilho Doekhisimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 27 | €14m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Kurt Zouma
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Kurt Zouma · strong: Clearances, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Non-penalty goals /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. Christopher Jullien and Nobel Mendy follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Kurt Zouma?
Yes — Florent Ogier (Clermont Foot) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 76/100 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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