Players like Ezechiel Banzuzi
CM/CDMRB Leipzig · 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 October 2026.
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Ezechiel Banzuzi is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and dominating duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 24% of his peers, he showcases elite defensive qualities, particularly in tackles and aerial contests. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games, making him a durable asset for RB Leipzig. While his finishing could use improvement, his primary role as a disruptor is where he truly shines.
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↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | Derby County | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Khalil Fayadsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 12 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 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 closest look-alike to Ezechiel Banzuzi?
Statistically, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Ezechiel Banzuzi — 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 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 (Levante UD) 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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