Players like Zico Buurmeester
CM/CDMPEC Zwolle · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZico Buurmeester's profile ↗
Zico Buurmeester is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie, with 23 appearances and 2 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Buurmeester include Tika de Jonge from FC Groningen and Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp from SC Telstar, both with a fit score of 83/100. Other comparable players are Thomas Van den Keybus of KVC Westerlo and Jan Schöppner from 1. FC Heidenheim, offering similar roles and statistical profiles.
About Zico Buurmeester
Zico Buurmeester is a tenacious defensive midfielder who excels in breaking up play and contributing to the attack with his goal-scoring ability. Despite currently ranking in the bottom 16% of his positional peers, he stands out with impressive metrics in clearances, tackles, and non-penalty goals, showcasing his dual-threat capability. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability on the pitch, emphasizing the need for improved durability to maximize his potential impact.
Strengths: Clearances, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zico Buurmeester
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tika de Jongesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 23 | €1.7m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Jochem Ritmeester van de Kampsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 23 | €1.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Jan Schöppnersimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 27 | €3.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 83 |
| 6 | Dariusz Stalmachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 21 | €1.6m | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
| 9 | Rafael Lubachsimilar↗ | 1. FC Nürnberg | 21 | €3.3m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zico Buurmeester
≈ 100% Zico Buurmeester · medium reliability
≈ 100% Zico Buurmeester · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Zico Buurmeester · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zico Buurmeester?
By Doppel's fit score, Tika de Jonge (FC Groningen) is the closest profile to Zico Buurmeester, with a 83/100 overall match. Jochem Ritmeester van de Kamp and Thomas Van den Keybus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zico Buurmeester?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zico Buurmeester?
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