Players like Jan Žambůrek
CM/CDMHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Žambůrek's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jan Žambůrek are Kreshnik Krasniqi, Kaare Barslund, Muammer Sarıkaya. Doppel rates Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) a 78/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Muammer Sarıkaya scores 78/100 at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Jan Žambůrek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kreshnik Krasniqisimilar↗ | Strømsgodset | 26 | €400k | 87 | 78 |
| 2 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 3 | Muammer Sarıkayasimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 28 | €300k | 81 | 78 |
| 4 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Patrick Metcalfesimilar↗ | Fredrikstad FK | 28 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 71 | 77 |
| 7 | Idrissa Tourésimilar↗ | Pisa | 28 | €4.9m | 81 | 77 |
| 8 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 26 | €400k | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Lars Erik Sødalsimilar↗ | Bryne FK | 24 | €400k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Gustavo Assunçãosimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 26 | €800k | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Tom Strannegårdsimilar↗ | IK Start | 24 | €600k | 78 | 77 |
| 12 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 85 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Žambůrek
≈ 100% Jan Žambůrek · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jan Žambůrek · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Jan Žambůrek · strong: Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Žambůrek?
By Doppel's fit score, Kreshnik Krasniqi (Strømsgodset) is the closest profile to Jan Žambůrek, with a 78/100 overall match. Kaare Barslund and Muammer Sarıkaya are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Žambůrek?
Yes. Muammer Sarıkaya (Çaykur Rizespor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Jan Žambůrek?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Jan Žambůrek'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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