Players like Adem Zorgane
CM/CDMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdem Zorgane's profile ↗
Adem Zorgane is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League. In the 2025/26 season, he made 37 appearances, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists. Players similar to Zorgane include Kees Smit from AZ Alkmaar and Kenneth Taylor from AFC Ajax, both with a fit score of 84/100, as well as Gianluca Busio from Venezia, who has a fit score of 85/100.
About Adem Zorgane
Adem Zorgane is a dynamic deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional vision and precision in his passing. With his top 1% Sofascore rating among positional peers, he excels at delivering accurate long balls and key passes that unlock defenses, while contributing effectively in the final third. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games over the past three seasons, making him a durable asset in midfield.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Adem Zorgane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 4 | Matúš Berosimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 31 | €900k | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adem Zorgane
≈ 100% Adem Zorgane · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Adem Zorgane · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Adem Zorgane · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adem Zorgane?
By Doppel's fit score, Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar) is the closest profile to Adem Zorgane, with a 84/100 overall match. Kenneth Taylor and Gianluca Busio are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Adem Zorgane?
Yes. Matúš Bero (VfL Bochum 1848) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Adem Zorgane?
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