Who should replace Zakaria Ariss?
LBBastia · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZakaria Ariss's profile ↗
Zakaria Ariss is a left-back for Bastia in Ligue 2, who made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Ariss, Aske Adelgaard from FC Twente and Giuseppe Pezzella of Cremonese both offer a strong tactical fit, scoring 84/100, making them suitable alternatives. Players similar to Zakaria Ariss include Lucas Esquivel and Adam Obert, both with a fit score of 82/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Adam Obertsimilar↗ | Cagliari | 24 | €6.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €900k | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Giuseppe Pezzellasimilar↗ | Cremonese | 29 | €2.1m | 93 | 84 |
| 5 | Yanis Zouaouisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 28 | €2.3m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Vasilios Zagaritissimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 25 | €3.2m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Thomas Delainesimilar↗ | Le Havre | 34 | €300k | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Lucas Pitonsimilar↗ | Vasco da Gama | 26 | €5.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 10 | Djevencio van der Kustsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 25 | €400k | 92 | 82 |
| 11 | Fabio Ferrarosimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 24 | €1.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Luca Netzsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €7.7m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zakaria Ariss
≈ 100% Zakaria Ariss · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Zakaria Ariss · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Clearances /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zakaria Ariss · strong: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zakaria Ariss?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lucas Esquivel (Athletico) does the closest job to Zakaria Ariss, at 94/100 on profile. Adam Obert and Aske Adelgaard follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zakaria Ariss?
Yes — Thomas Delaine (Le Havre) plays a similar left back role at roughly €300k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zakaria Ariss?
Doppel learns Zakaria Ariss's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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