Players like Oleksandr Zinchenko
LBNo team · 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 84/100 at about €2.8m. Data as of October 2026.
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Oleksandr Zinchenko is a dynamic ball-playing left-back, excelling in the final third with pinpoint passing and a high volume of touches. His elite Sofascore rating places him in the top 10% of his positional peers, showcasing his ability to create chances and contribute defensively with solid tackling and interceptions. While his injury history raises concerns about availability, his technical skill and playmaking from the back make him a standout performer when fit.
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↗ | Millwall | 27 | €5.2m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €3.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €8.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 91 | 85 |
| 6 | Rayan Aït-Nourisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 25 | €39m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 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↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 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 closest look-alike to Oleksandr Zinchenko?
Statistically, Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest look-alike to Oleksandr Zinchenko — a 85/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Nice) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 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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