Players like Martín Zubimendi
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartín Zubimendi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Martín Zubimendi are Pepelu, Neil El Aynaoui, Joan Jordán. Doppel rates Pepelu (Valencia) a 81/100 overall match — 85/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Joan Jordán scores 80/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Martín Zubimendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepelusimilar↗ | Valencia | 25 | €7.3m | 85 | 81 |
| 2 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 30 | €1.0m | 81 | 80 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 5 | Wouter Burgersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 24 | €21m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 29 | €17m | 81 | 79 |
| 7 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €11m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 79 |
| 9 | Tomáš Součeksimilar↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €9.7m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 32 | €1.1m | 85 | 78 |
| 11 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €4.5m | 79 | 78 |
| 12 | Lewis Fergusonsimilar↗ | Bologna | 24 | €13m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martín Zubimendi
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martín Zubimendi?
By Doppel's fit score, Pepelu (Valencia) is the closest profile to Martín Zubimendi, with a 81/100 overall match. Neil El Aynaoui and Joan Jordán are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Martín Zubimendi?
Yes. Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Martín Zubimendi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Martín Zubimendi'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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