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Players like Budu Zivzivadze

ST1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBudu Zivzivadze's profile ↗

The players most similar to Budu Zivzivadze are Ermedin Demirović, Cucho Hernández, Kevin Rodriguez. Doppel rates Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nuno Da Costa scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.

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About Budu Zivzivadze

Budu Zivzivadze is a highly effective striker, showcasing his prowess as a mobile link-up forward with an impressive goal-scoring record. With a Sofascore rating in the top 9% of his peers, he excels in converting chances, averaging 12 goals in 17 appearances this season, while also contributing with assists and creating big chances. His ability to complete successful dribbles adds an extra dimension to his game, making him a reliable and dynamic attacking option, supported by his durability with only 13 games missed over the last three seasons.

Strengths: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Budu Zivzivadze

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart28€20m9382
2Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗Real Betis27€17m9280
3Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise26€5.8m9282
4Thijs Dallingasimilar↗1. FC Köln26€9.8m9084
5João Pedrosimilar↗Chelsea25€74m9081
6Nuno Da Costasimilar↗Başakşehir FK35€400k9080
7Etta Eyongsimilar↗Levante UD23€16m9082
8Mohamed Amourasimilar↗Nice26€22m9081
9Álvaro Moratasimilar↗Como34€6.2m9081
10David Minsimilar↗FC Utrecht27€1.6m9081
11Mikel Oyarzabalsimilar↗Real Sociedad29€27m9081
12Maximilian Beiersimilar↗Borussia Dortmund24€43m9080

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Budu Zivzivadze

1. Ermedin DemirovićVfB Stuttgart82/100

≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90

2. Cucho HernándezReal Betis80/100

≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Kevin RodriguezRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise82/100

≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90

FAQ

Who is the closest look-alike to Budu Zivzivadze?

Statistically, Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest look-alike to Budu Zivzivadze — a 82/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.

Who is the best replacement for Budu Zivzivadze?

By Doppel's fit score, Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart) is the closest profile to Budu Zivzivadze, with a 82/100 overall match. Cucho Hernández and Kevin Rodriguez are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Budu Zivzivadze?

Yes. Nuno Da Costa (Başakşehir FK) plays a similar striker role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Budu Zivzivadze?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Budu Zivzivadze's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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