Who should replace Budu Zivzivadze?
ST1. FC Heidenheim · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBudu Zivzivadze's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Budu Zivzivadze, the best-fitting strikers are Ermedin Demirović, Hwang Hee-chan, Thijs Dallinga. Ermedin Demirović (FC Augsburg) matches the role at 91/100 on tactical profile (80/100 overall). A cheaper option: David Datro Fofana at about €4.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Budu Zivzivadze
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 25 | €20m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €5.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 3 | Thijs Dallingasimilar↗ | Toulouse | 23 | €9.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 4 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €16m | 89 | 79 |
| 5 | Eli Junior Kroupisimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 19 | €72m | 89 | 77 |
| 6 | Ben Brereton Díazsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 24 | €4.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 7 | David Datro Fofanasimilar↗ | Burnley | 21 | €4.1m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗ | Real Betis | 26 | €17m | 88 | 74 |
| 9 | Maximilian Beiersimilar↗ | TSG Hoffenheim | 21 | €43m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Borja Mayoralsimilar↗ | Getafe | 26 | €6.3m | 88 | 79 |
| 11 | Álvaro Moratasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €6.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Taiwo Awoniyisimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €7.6m | 87 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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
≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Budu Zivzivadze?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ermedin Demirović (FC Augsburg) does the closest job to Budu Zivzivadze, at 91/100 on profile. Hwang Hee-chan and Thijs Dallinga follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Budu Zivzivadze?
Yes — David Datro Fofana (Burnley) plays a similar striker role at roughly €4.1m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Budu Zivzivadze?
Doppel learns Budu Zivzivadze's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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