Players like David Zec
CBHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Zec's profile ↗
The players most similar to David Zec are Harry Darling, Chancel Mbemba, Gabriele Bracaglia. Doppel rates Harry Darling (Swansea City) a 87/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 85/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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David Zec is a goal-scoring centre-back with a knack for contributing offensively, evidenced by his impressive non-penalty goal tally and finishing ability. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom third of his positional peers, his durability is a major asset, having missed no games in three seasons. While his long-range passing and crossing leave room for improvement, his ability to score from set-pieces and open play makes him a unique threat in the box.
Strengths: xG + xA, Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to David Zec
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Famalicão | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Vitória | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 10 | Pietro Ceccaronisimilar↗ | Palermo | 31 | €1.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Linus Gechtersimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 22 | €3.2m | 90 | 88 |
| 12 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 90 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Zec
≈ 100% David Zec · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David Zec · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David Zec · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Zec?
By Doppel's fit score, Harry Darling (Swansea City) is the closest profile to David Zec, with a 87/100 overall match. Chancel Mbemba and Gabriele Bracaglia are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Zec?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Zec?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Zec'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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