Who should replace Budu Zivzivadze?
ST1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBudu Zivzivadze's profile ↗
Budu Zivzivadze is a striker for 1. FC Heidenheim in the Bundesliga, having made 20 appearances and scored 6 goals in the 2025/26 season. Potential replacements include Ermedin Demirović from VfB Stuttgart, who has a fit score of 82/100, and Kevin Rodriguez from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, also with a fit score of 82/100. For those searching for the best replacement for Zivzivadze, these players offer a strong tactical fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 28 | €20m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 27 | €17m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 30 | €5.5m | 92 | 80 |
| 4 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Giovanni Simeonesimilar↗ | Torino | 31 | €7.2m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Gianluca Scamaccasimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €27m | 91 | 79 |
| 7 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Bologna | 26 | €9.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | João Pedrosimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €74m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Nuno Da Costasimilar↗ | Başakşehir FK | 35 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 10 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Como | 34 | €6.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗ | Auxerre | 27 | €11m | 90 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Budu Zivzivadze
≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Budu Zivzivadze?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ermedin Demirović (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to Budu Zivzivadze, at 93/100 on profile. Cucho Hernández and Hwang Hee-chan follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Budu Zivzivadze?
Yes — Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton) plays a similar striker role at roughly €5.5m, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Budu Zivzivadze?
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