Who should replace Matia Barzić?
CBCultural Leonesa · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatia Barzić's profile ↗
Matia Barzić is a centre-back for Cultural Leonesa in LaLiga 2, aged 22, with 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Barzić, George Edmundson from Middlesbrough offers a fit score of 81/100, while Aaron Kiil Olsen from Vålerenga IF presents a solid alternative with a score of 80/100. These players are well-suited to fulfil a similar tactical role.
Best replacements for Matia Barzić
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Edmundsonsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 29 | €600k | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ruben Gabrielsensimilar↗ | Lillestrøm SK | 34 | €200k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Rockson Yeboahsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 22 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Aaron Kiil Olsensimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 25 | €800k | 91 | 81 |
| 5 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Ivan Mesíksimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €500k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Loïc Mbe Sohsimilar↗ | K. Beerschot V.A. | 25 | €1.9m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Théo Eyoumsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €1.0m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Kaare Barslundsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €600k | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Stefan Lekovićsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 22 | €2.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 11 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Malcom Bokelesimilar↗ | Göztepe | 26 | €5.4m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matia Barzić
≈ 100% Matia Barzić · medium reliability
≈ 100% Matia Barzić · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Matia Barzić · strong: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matia Barzić?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, George Edmundson (Middlesbrough) does the closest job to Matia Barzić, at 92/100 on profile. Ruben Gabrielsen and Rockson Yeboah follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matia Barzić?
Yes — Ruben Gabrielsen (Lillestrøm SK) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €200k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matia Barzić?
Doppel learns Matia Barzić's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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