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 Diego Murillo, Wouter Goes, Théo Eyoum. Doppel rates Diego Murillo (Málaga CF) a 78/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, David López scores 79/100 at about €600k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ilya Zabarnyi is a positional ball-playing centre-back, showcasing his ability to control the game from the back with exceptional long passing accuracy in the top 7% of his peers. His defensive prowess is highlighted by strong duels and a solid tackle-interception combination, making him a reliable presence in the heart of the defense. With impressive durability, missing just one game in three seasons, Zabarnyi is a top performer, contributing significantly to his team's stability and build-up play.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Duels won, Touches. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ilya Zabarnyi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Wouter Goessimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Théo Eyoumsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Luke O'Niensimilar↗ | Sunderland | 32 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Léo Pereirasimilar↗ | Flamengo | 30 | €9.4m | 86 | 79 |
| 8 | Robin Pröppersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 33 | €1.2m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Eric Diersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 32 | €3.6m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 85 | 80 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 84 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilya Zabarnyi
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilya Zabarnyi?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Murillo (Málaga CF) is the closest profile to Ilya Zabarnyi, with a 78/100 overall match. Wouter Goes and Théo Eyoum 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 79/100 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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