Cheaper alternatives to Ezechiel Banzuzi
CM/CDMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEzechiel Banzuzi's profile ↗
Ezechiel Banzuzi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League. In the 2024/25 season, he made 34 appearances, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists. For clubs seeking cheaper alternatives to Banzuzi, players like Noah Naujoks from Excelsior, valued at €1m with a fit score of 85/100, and Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt, valued at €6m with a fit score of 84/100, could be viable options.
12 cheaper alternatives to Ezechiel Banzuzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 85 |
| 2 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 3 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 8 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Samusimilar↗ | Vizela | 30 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 86 | 83 |
| 11 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 87 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezechiel Banzuzi
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won %, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Ezechiel Banzuzi?
Noah Naujoks (Excelsior) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.4m with a 85/100 match to Ezechiel Banzuzi.
Who is the best-value alternative to Ezechiel Banzuzi?
Noah Naujoks offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €1.4m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Ezechiel Banzuzi?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Ezechiel Banzuzi's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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