Who should replace Ilya Zabarnyi?
CBParis Saint-Germain · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIlya Zabarnyi's profile ↗
Ilya Zabarnyi is a centre-back for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1, with 28 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Zabarnyi, Wouter Goes from AZ Alkmaar and David López from Girona FC both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 79/100. Additionally, Diego Murillo and Théo Eyoum present viable alternatives, each with a fit score of 78/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 2 | Wouter Goessimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 22 | €17m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Théo Eyoumsimilar↗ | Le Mans | 24 | €1.0m | 90 | 78 |
| 4 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 37 | €600k | 88 | 79 |
| 5 | Luke O'Niensimilar↗ | Sunderland | 32 | €700k | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Kim Min-jaesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 30 | €21m | 88 | 78 |
| 7 | Fredrik Pallesen Knudsensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 30 | €700k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Wout Faessimilar↗ | Leicester City | 28 | €11m | 88 | 77 |
| 9 | Albin Demouchysimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €100k | 87 | 78 |
| 10 | Mikkel Konradsen Ceidesimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 25 | €600k | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Aïssa Mandisimilar↗ | Lille | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 77 |
| 12 | Robin Frejsimilar↗ | GAIS | 28 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ilya Zabarnyi
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Ilya Zabarnyi · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ilya Zabarnyi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Diego Murillo (Málaga CF) does the closest job to Ilya Zabarnyi, at 90/100 on profile. Wouter Goes and Théo Eyoum follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ilya Zabarnyi?
Yes — David López (Girona FC) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €600k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ilya Zabarnyi?
Doppel learns Ilya Zabarnyi'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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