Players like Ilya Zabarnyi
CBParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlya Zabarnyi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ilya Zabarnyi are Lewis Dunk, Eric Dier, Dan Zagadou. Doppel rates Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) a 79/100 overall match — 81/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David López scores 76/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ilya Zabarnyi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 32 | €3.6m | 81 | 79 |
| 2 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €3.6m | 84 | 78 |
| 3 | Dan Zagadousimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 24 | €1.9m | 80 | 77 |
| 4 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 29 | €4.2m | 80 | 77 |
| 5 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 35 | €600k | 88 | 76 |
| 6 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 29 | €1.8m | 79 | 76 |
| 7 | Isaak Tourésimilar↗ | Lorient | 20 | €1.3m | 72 | 76 |
| 8 | Emre Cansimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €3.2m | 79 | 76 |
| 9 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 27 | €5.3m | 76 | 76 |
| 10 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 22 | €64m | 75 | 76 |
| 11 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 70 | 76 |
| 12 | Kim Min-jaesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €21m | 86 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilya Zabarnyi
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Touches, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Aerial duels won %, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilya Zabarnyi?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis Dunk (Brighton & Hove Albion) is the closest profile to Ilya Zabarnyi, with a 79/100 overall match. Eric Dier and Dan Zagadou are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ilya Zabarnyi?
Yes. David López (Girona FC) plays a similar centre back role and rates 76/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ilya Zabarnyi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ilya Zabarnyi's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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