Players like Patrick Zabi
CMStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Zabi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Patrick Zabi are Oscar Fraulo, Mattias Svanberg, Jon Ander Olasagasti. Doppel rates Oscar Fraulo (Derby County) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Rodríguez scores 83/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Patrick Zabi is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for creating big chances and successful dribbles, showcasing his ability to influence the game in the final third. Despite a Sofascore rating that places him in the bottom 21% of his peers, his durability is impressive, having missed no games over the last three seasons. Zabi’s strengths lie in his creativity and ability to win possession high up the pitch, marking him as a promising talent to watch as he develops further.
Strengths: Big chances created, Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Patrick Zabi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | Derby County | 23 | €2.7m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Leganés | 38 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 10 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Zabi
≈ 100% Patrick Zabi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Patrick Zabi · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Patrick Zabi · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Patrick Zabi?
Statistically, Oscar Fraulo (Derby County) is the closest look-alike to Patrick Zabi — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Zabi?
By Doppel's fit score, Oscar Fraulo (Derby County) is the closest profile to Patrick Zabi, with a 85/100 overall match. Mattias Svanberg and Jon Ander Olasagasti are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Patrick Zabi?
Yes. Dani Rodríguez (Leganés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Patrick Zabi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Patrick Zabi's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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