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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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Best replacements for Budu Zivzivadze

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Ermedin Demirovićsimilar↗VfB Stuttgart28€20m9382
2Cucho Hernándezsimilar↗Real Betis27€17m9280
3Hwang Hee-chansimilar↗Wolverhampton30€5.5m9280
4Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗Royale Union Saint-Gilloise26€5.8m9282
5Giovanni Simeonesimilar↗Torino31€7.2m9179
6Gianluca Scamaccasimilar↗Atalanta27€27m9179
7Thijs Dallingasimilar↗Bologna26€9.8m9083
8João Pedrosimilar↗Chelsea25€74m9081
9Nuno Da Costasimilar↗Başakşehir FK35€400k9080
10Etta Eyongsimilar↗Levante UD23€16m9082
11Álvaro Moratasimilar↗Como34€6.2m9081
12Lassine Sinayokosimilar↗Auxerre27€11m9080

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Budu Zivzivadze

1. Ermedin DemirovićVfB Stuttgart82/100

≈ 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

2. Cucho HernándezReal Betis80/100

≈ 100% Budu Zivzivadze · strong: Accurate long balls, Shots · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90

3. Hwang Hee-chanWolverhampton80/100

≈ 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?

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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