Players like Jan Žambůrek
CM/CDMADO Den Haag · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Žambůrek's profile ↗
The players most similar to Jan Žambůrek are Anuar, Santiago Castañeda, Justin Smith. Doppel rates Anuar (AD Ceuta) a 77/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joseph N'Duquidi scores 78/100 at about €400k. Data as of October 2026.
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Jan Žambůrek is a tenacious defensive midfielder known for his strong presence in the air and ability to clear danger, ranking in the top 15% for aerial duels won and clearances per 90 minutes. Despite his current Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 4% of his positional peers, his durability is a plus, having missed only seven games in three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly in attack, his defensive attributes make him a reliable option in breaking up opposition play.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jan Žambůrek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 2 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 3 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | SC Farense | 22 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
| 9 | Javi Villarsimilar↗ | Albacete Balompié | 23 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 11 | Kevin Höög Janssonsimilar↗ | CF Estrela Amadora | 26 | €400k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Jesús Álvarezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €900k | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jan Žambůrek · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Jan Žambůrek?
Statistically, Anuar (AD Ceuta) is the closest look-alike to Jan Žambůrek — a 77/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Jan Žambůrek?
By Doppel's fit score, Anuar (AD Ceuta) is the closest profile to Jan Žambůrek, with a 77/100 overall match. Santiago Castañeda and Justin Smith are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jan Žambůrek?
Yes. Joseph N'Duquidi (SC Farense) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
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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