Players like Ezechiel Banzuzi
CM/CDMOud-Heverlee Leuven · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEzechiel Banzuzi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ezechiel Banzuzi are Alex Scott, Lawrence Agyekum, Mattias Svanberg. Doppel rates Alex Scott (Bournemouth) a 82/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Daniel Requena scores 83/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Ezechiel Banzuzi is a dominant defensive midfielder, excelling in duels and aerial battles, making him a formidable presence in the center of the pitch. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 30% of his peers, his ability to win tackles and interceptions consistently sets him apart as a reliable anchor. Despite a lower finishing metric, his durability is notable, having missed only seven games in three seasons, underscoring his reliability and importance to Oud-Heverlee Leuven's midfield.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ezechiel Banzuzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 3 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Rocco Reitzsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 24 | €22m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezechiel Banzuzi
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: Shots, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ezechiel Banzuzi?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Ezechiel Banzuzi, with a 82/100 overall match. Lawrence Agyekum and Mattias Svanberg are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ezechiel Banzuzi?
Yes. Daniel Requena (Córdoba) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ezechiel Banzuzi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ezechiel Banzuzi's 2024/25 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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