Players like Joseba Zaldúa
RBCádiz · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitJoseba Zaldúa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Joseba Zaldúa are Lewin Blum, Bebeto, Wagner Pina. Doppel rates Lewin Blum (RC Sporting Charleroi) a 85/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bebeto scores 81/100 at about €100k. Data as of October 2026.
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Joseba Zaldúa is a sturdy, aerially dominant right-back, excelling in defensive duels and offering reliable crossing ability from wide areas. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 21% of his positional peers, he may not be a standout in attack, but his durability is a significant asset—missing no games in the last three seasons. His experience and reliability make him a dependable option in the back line, particularly in aerial contests.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Accurate crosses. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Joseba Zaldúa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 91 | 85 |
| 2 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Wagner Pinasimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 24 | €11m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Hidde ter Avestsimilar↗ | Willem II Tilburg | 29 | €900k | 89 | 81 |
| 5 | Tristan Cramasimilar↗ | Millwall | 25 | €12m | 88 | 82 |
| 6 | Darío Benavidessimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 23 | €400k | 88 | 82 |
| 7 | Bart van Rooijsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €9.7m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Tiago Esgaiosimilar↗ | FC Arouca | 31 | €1.0m | 87 | 82 |
| 9 | Louis Patrissimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 25 | €2.4m | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Roland Sallaisimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 29 | €15m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Jordan Tezesimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €16m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Joseba Zaldúa
≈ 100% Joseba Zaldúa · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Joseba Zaldúa · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Joseba Zaldúa · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Joseba Zaldúa?
Statistically, Lewin Blum (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest look-alike to Joseba Zaldúa — a 85/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Joseba Zaldúa?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewin Blum (RC Sporting Charleroi) is the closest profile to Joseba Zaldúa, with a 85/100 overall match. Bebeto and Wagner Pina are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Joseba Zaldúa?
Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar right back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Joseba Zaldúa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Joseba Zaldúa's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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