Players like Steven N'Zonzi
CM/CDMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSteven N'Zonzi's profile ↗
Steven N'Zonzi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 30 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to N'Zonzi include Xavi Sintes from Córdoba, Arvid Brorsson of Mjällby AIF, and Maximilian Dietz from SpVgg Greuther Fürth, all showing a comparable role and statistical profile with fit scores of 80/100.
12 players most similar to Steven N'Zonzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Maximilian Dietzsimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 24 | €1.2m | 88 | 80 |
| 4 | Sergio Guerrerosimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 27 | €300k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 86 | 79 |
| 6 | Jesper Isaksensimilar↗ | Kristiansund BK | 27 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 7 | Didí Gauchosimilar↗ | Caen | 25 | €400k | 88 | 79 |
| 8 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 9 | Sergio Gonzálezsimilar↗ | CD Tenerife | 29 | €600k | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | August Erlingmarksimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 11 | Rasim Bulićsimilar↗ | SSV Jahn Regensburg | 26 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Pascal Klemenssimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 21 | €2.1m | 88 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Steven N'Zonzi
≈ 100% Steven N'Zonzi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Steven N'Zonzi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Steven N'Zonzi · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Steven N'Zonzi?
By Doppel's fit score, Xavi Sintes (Córdoba) is the closest profile to Steven N'Zonzi, with a 80/100 overall match. Arvid Brorsson and Maximilian Dietz are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Steven N'Zonzi?
Yes. Sergio Guerrero (FC Cartagena) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Steven N'Zonzi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Steven N'Zonzi'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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