Who should replace David Zec?
CBHolstein Kiel · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Zec's profile ↗
David Zec is a centre-back for Holstein Kiel in the 2. Bundesliga, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 6 goals. Players who can replace Zec include Harry Darling from Norwich City with a fit score of 87/100, and Gabriele Bracaglia from Frosinone, who has a fit score of 86/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role, making them ideal alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €4.4m | 93 | 87 |
| 2 | Chancel Mbembasimilar↗ | Lille | 32 | €1.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Gabriele Bracagliasimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 4 | Justin De Haassimilar↗ | Valencia | 26 | €7.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Caleb Taylorsimilar↗ | Millwall | 23 | €4.6m | 91 | 87 |
| 6 | Yarek Gasiorowskisimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 21 | €17m | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 91 | 85 |
| 8 | Lewis Dunksimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €3.6m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Rodrigo Guthsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 10 | Wagner Leonardosimilar↗ | Grêmio | 27 | €3.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Enrico Delpratosimilar↗ | Parma | 27 | €6.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | George Campbellsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 25 | €1.8m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Zec
≈ 100% David Zec · strong: Sofascore rating, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David Zec · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% David Zec · strong: Non-penalty goals, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Shots /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Zec?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Harry Darling (Norwich City) does the closest job to David Zec, at 93/100 on profile. Chancel Mbemba and Gabriele Bracaglia follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace David Zec?
Yes — Nick Viergever (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for David Zec?
Doppel learns David Zec'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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