Players like Oleksandr Zinchenko
LBNottingham Forest · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitOleksandr Zinchenko's profile ↗
The players most similar to Oleksandr Zinchenko are Maximilian Mittelstädt, Alfie Doughty, Junior Firpo. Doppel rates Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart) a 85/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Niels Nkounkou scores 83/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of September 2026.
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Oleksandr Zinchenko is a dynamic ball-playing left-back who excels in creating opportunities from deep, showcasing elite accuracy in final-third passes and a high volume of touches. With a Sofascore rating in the top 10% of his positional peers, he combines playmaking ability with solid defensive contributions, evidenced by strong tackle and interception metrics. While he has struggled with injuries, when fit, his creativity and reliability make him a pivotal asset for any team.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Key passes. Availability: 45 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Oleksandr Zinchenko
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maximilian Mittelstädtsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 29 | €20m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 25 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 29 | €3.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Souffian El Karouanisimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 26 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Yuri Berchichesimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 36 | €900k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Sergio Gómezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 26 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Mats Rotssimilar↗ | FC Twente | 20 | €11m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Oleksandr Zinchenko
≈ 100% Oleksandr Zinchenko · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Oleksandr Zinchenko · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Oleksandr Zinchenko · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Oleksandr Zinchenko?
By Doppel's fit score, Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Oleksandr Zinchenko, with a 85/100 overall match. Alfie Doughty and Junior Firpo are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Oleksandr Zinchenko?
Yes. Niels Nkounkou (Eintracht Frankfurt) plays a similar left back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €2.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Oleksandr Zinchenko?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Oleksandr Zinchenko's 2023/24 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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