Players like Zanka
CB/RBBrentford · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitZanka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zanka are Pavel Kadeřábek, Lorenz Assignon, Lasse Rosenboom. Doppel rates Pavel Kadeřábek (TSG Hoffenheim) a 86/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Pavel Kadeřábek scores 86/100 at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Zanka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pavel Kadeřábeksimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 31 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Lorenz Assignonsimilar↗ | Stade Rennais | 24 | €8.7m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 22 | €1.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 4 | Rasmus Kristensensimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 5 | Javier Hernándezsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 25 | €1.9m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €1.9m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Javier Ruedasimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 23 | €6.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €4.1m | 86 | 84 |
| 9 | Arnau Martínezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 22 | €11m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 27 | €4.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Davide Bartesaghisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 20 | €20m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Matthias Badersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 26 | €500k | 86 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zanka
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zanka?
By Doppel's fit score, Pavel Kadeřábek (TSG Hoffenheim) is the closest profile to Zanka, with a 86/100 overall match. Lorenz Assignon and Lasse Rosenboom are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zanka?
Yes. Pavel Kadeřábek (TSG Hoffenheim) plays a similar centre back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zanka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zanka's 2023/24 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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