Players like Zinedin Smajlović
CBSandefjord Fotball · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitZinedin Smajlović's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zinedin Smajlović are Oumar Solet, Anouar El Azzouzi, Lucas Esquivel. Doppel rates Oumar Solet (Udinese) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Luke Ayling scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Zinedin Smajlović
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 86 |
| 3 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Emin Bayramsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €3.9m | 88 | 86 |
| 5 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Abubacarr Kintehsimilar↗ | Tromsø IL | 20 | €6.5m | 88 | 85 |
| 8 | Calvin Verdonksimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 29 | €2.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Jan Van den Berghsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 32 | €800k | 88 | 85 |
| 10 | Lucas Martínez Quartasimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 30 | €4.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zinedin Smajlović
≈ 100% Zinedin Smajlović · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Zinedin Smajlović · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Zinedin Smajlović · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zinedin Smajlović?
By Doppel's fit score, Oumar Solet (Udinese) is the closest profile to Zinedin Smajlović, with a 87/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Lucas Esquivel are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zinedin Smajlović?
Yes. Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zinedin Smajlović?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zinedin Smajlović's 2026 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
Want the full, budget-aware shortlist with heatmaps and your own filters?
Run your own search on Doppel →