Who should replace Zanka?
CB/RBRSC Anderlecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitZanka's profile ↗
Zanka is a centre-back/right-back for RSC Anderlecht in the Belgian Pro League, with 17 appearances in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Zanka, Ryan Flamingo of PSV Eindhoven stands out with a fit score of 80/100, alongside David Alaba from Real Madrid and Alexandre Penetra of AZ Alkmaar, both with fit scores of 79/100. These players offer a tactical fit that aligns well with Zanka's role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rúben Diassimilar↗ | Manchester City | 29 | €60m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | David Alabasimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 34 | €2.7m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Alexandre Penetrasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 25 | €10m | 91 | 79 |
| 4 | Ryan Flamingosimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €15m | 90 | 80 |
| 5 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 6 | Florian Lejeunesimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 35 | €1.7m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Marc Bombardosimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 21 | €700k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Eric Smithsimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €5.3m | 88 | 82 |
| 10 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Miguel Nóbregasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 26 | €400k | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 37 | €300k | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zanka
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: Shots, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Zanka · strong: Clearances, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zanka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rúben Dias (Manchester City) does the closest job to Zanka, at 92/100 on profile. David Alaba and Alexandre Penetra follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zanka?
Yes — Marc Bombardo (FC Andorra) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €700k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zanka?
Doppel learns Zanka's role profile from his 2024/25 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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