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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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
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Ehlerssimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 25 | €1.0m | 87 | 78 |
| 2 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €4.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 4 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 23 | €10m | 86 | 78 |
| 5 | Simon Gravessimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 27 | €1.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 6 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 83 | 81 |
| 7 | Albian Hajdarisimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 23 | €24m | 83 | 79 |
| 8 | Rio Hillensimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 83 | 80 |
| 9 | Kike Salassimilar↗ | Sevilla | 24 | €15m | 83 | 78 |
| 10 | Justin Hubnersimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 23 | €1.0m | 82 | 83 |
| 11 | Lewis Schoutensimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €700k | 82 | 80 |
| 12 | Dean Huijsensimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 21 | €66m | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Zubeldia
≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · low reliability
≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 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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