Who should replace Patrick Zabi?
CMStade de Reims · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPatrick Zabi's profile ↗
Patrick Zabi is a central midfielder for Stade de Reims in Ligue 2, with 28 appearances, 1 goal, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Zabi include Oscar Fraulo from FC Utrecht, who has a fit score of 84/100, and Richard Ríos from Benfica, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit, making them suitable options for those seeking players similar to Zabi.
Best replacements for Patrick Zabi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Gustavo Klismahnsimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €500k | 94 | 82 |
| 3 | Victor Froholdtsimilar↗ | FC Porto | 20 | €46m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Salih Uçansimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 32 | €800k | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Luka Sučićsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 24 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Alexander Nollenbergersimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 29 | €800k | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Dani Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Mallorca | 38 | €100k | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Patrick Zabi
≈ 100% Patrick Zabi · strong: Possession won in att. third, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Patrick Zabi · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Patrick Zabi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Patrick Zabi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Oscar Fraulo (FC Utrecht) does the closest job to Patrick Zabi, at 95/100 on profile. Gustavo Klismahn and Victor Froholdt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Patrick Zabi?
Yes — Gustavo Klismahn (Santa Clara) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Patrick Zabi?
Doppel learns Patrick Zabi's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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