Players like Gjivai Zechiël
CM/CDMFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGjivai Zechiël's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gjivai Zechiël are Paul Nebel, Mohamed Ihattaren, Michel Vlap. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 88/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Carel Eiting scores 86/100 at about €1.3m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Gjivai Zechiël
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 92 | 88 |
| 2 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 88 | 86 |
| 3 | Michel Vlapsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 29 | €3.1m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Kristian Hlynssonsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 22 | €5.7m | 88 | 86 |
| 5 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 86 |
| 6 | Carel Eitingsimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 28 | €1.3m | 91 | 86 |
| 7 | Magnus Mattssonsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €3.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 84 | 85 |
| 9 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Raphael Veigasimilar↗ | Palmeiras | 31 | €6.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 11 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 92 | 85 |
| 12 | David Tijaničsimilar↗ | Göztepe | 29 | €1.3m | 88 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gjivai Zechiël
≈ 100% Gjivai Zechiël · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gjivai Zechiël · strong: Shots, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gjivai Zechiël · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gjivai Zechiël?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Gjivai Zechiël, with a 88/100 overall match. Mohamed Ihattaren and Michel Vlap are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gjivai Zechiël?
Yes. Carel Eiting (Sparta Rotterdam) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.3m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gjivai Zechiël?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gjivai Zechiël's 2025/26 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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