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Players like Igor Zubeldia

CBReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Zubeldia's profile ↗

The players most similar to Igor Zubeldia are Kevin Ehlers, Leo Greiml, Alan Matturro. Doppel rates Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) a 78/100 overall match — 87/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rio Hillen scores 80/100 at about €700k. Data as of September 2026.

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About Igor Zubeldia

Igor Zubeldia is a positional ball-playing centre-back who excels in aerial duels and long-range distribution, showcasing his ability to initiate play from the back. Despite a Sofascore rating in the bottom 22% of his peers, his strong aerial presence and reliability with touches and duels underline his contribution to Real Sociedad's defensive structure. With only 11 games missed over the last three seasons, Zubeldia proves to be a durable and dependable option in central defense.

Strengths: Aerial duels won, Touches, Accurate long balls. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.

12 players most similar to Igor Zubeldia

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗Eintracht Braunschweig25€1.0m8778
2Leo Greimlsimilar↗NAC Breda25€800k8781
3Alan Matturrosimilar↗Levante UD22€4.1m8680
4Aurèle Amendasimilar↗Eintracht Frankfurt23€10m8678
5Simon Gravessimilar↗PEC Zwolle27€1.4m8479
6Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗VfL Wolfsburg23€24m8381
7Albian Hajdarisimilar↗TSG Hoffenheim23€24m8379
8Rio Hillensimilar↗NAC Breda23€700k8380
9Kike Salassimilar↗Sevilla24€15m8378
10Justin Hubnersimilar↗Fortuna Sittard23€1.0m8283
11Lewis Schoutensimilar↗Excelsior22€700k8280
12Dean Huijsensimilar↗Bournemouth21€66m8279

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Igor Zubeldia

1. Kevin EhlersEintracht Braunschweig78/100

≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · low reliability

2. Leo GreimlNAC Breda81/100

≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90

3. Alan MatturroLevante UD80/100

≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · strong: Clearances, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: Clearances /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Igor Zubeldia?

By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Ehlers (Eintracht Braunschweig) is the closest profile to Igor Zubeldia, with a 78/100 overall match. Leo Greiml and Alan Matturro are the next best fits.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Zubeldia?

Yes. Rio Hillen (NAC Breda) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €700k.

How does Doppel find players similar to Igor Zubeldia?

Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Igor Zubeldia's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.

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