Players like Igor Zubeldia
CBReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Zubeldia's profile ↗
The players most similar to Igor Zubeldia are Leopold Querfeld, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Adrián de la Fuente. Doppel rates Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) a 78/100 overall match — 77/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ivan Ordets scores 76/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Igor Zubeldia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leopold Querfeldsimilar↗ | 1. FC Union Berlin | 23 | €19m | 77 | 78 |
| 2 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 79 | 77 |
| 3 | Adrián de la Fuentesimilar↗ | Levante UD | 27 | €4.1m | 72 | 77 |
| 4 | Eric Martelsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 24 | €8.2m | 79 | 77 |
| 5 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 84 | 77 |
| 6 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 77 | 76 |
| 7 | Jubalsimilar↗ | Auxerre | 33 | €1.6m | 75 | 76 |
| 8 | Ivan Ordetssimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 34 | €700k | 77 | 76 |
| 9 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Chris Richardssimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 26 | €25m | 79 | 75 |
| 11 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 80 | 75 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 78 | 75 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Zubeldia
≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · strong: Non-penalty goals, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Zubeldia?
By Doppel's fit score, Leopold Querfeld (1. FC Union Berlin) is the closest profile to Igor Zubeldia, with a 78/100 overall match. Konstantinos Koulierakis and Adrián de la Fuente are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Igor Zubeldia?
Yes. Ivan Ordets (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar centre back role and rates 76/100 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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