Players like Besfort Zeneli
CM/CDMIF Elfsborg · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBesfort Zeneli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Besfort Zeneli are Steven Berghuis, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Julian Brandt. Doppel rates Steven Berghuis (AFC Ajax) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Steven Berghuis scores 87/100 at about €2.1m. Data as of September 2026.
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Besfort Zeneli is an elite deep-lying playmaker, showcasing exceptional creativity and precision in his passing game. With a Sofascore rating in the top 3% of his positional peers, he excels at delivering accurate crosses and generating key chances, making him a vital cog in the midfield engine. His durability is impressive, missing only 11 matches over the last three seasons, underscoring his reliability and consistency. While not known for defensive contributions like clearances or aerial duels, his offensive impact is undeniable.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 11 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Besfort Zeneli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steven Berghuissimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 35 | €2.1m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €38m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Kang-in Leesimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 25 | €30m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 92 | 86 |
| 9 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 92 | 89 |
| 11 | Ryotaro Itosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 28 | €5.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 92 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Besfort Zeneli
≈ 100% Besfort Zeneli · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
≈ 100% Besfort Zeneli · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Besfort Zeneli · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Besfort Zeneli?
By Doppel's fit score, Steven Berghuis (AFC Ajax) is the closest profile to Besfort Zeneli, with a 87/100 overall match. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Julian Brandt are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Besfort Zeneli?
Yes. Steven Berghuis (AFC Ajax) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €2.1m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Besfort Zeneli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Besfort Zeneli'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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