Who should replace Ezechiel Banzuzi?
CM/CDMRB Leipzig · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitEzechiel Banzuzi's profile ↗
Ezechiel Banzuzi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga, with 34 appearances in the 2024/25 season, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Banzuzi, Alex Scott from Bournemouth offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Lawrence Agyekum of Cercle Brugge also matches well at 82/100. Players similar to Banzuzi include Finn Porath and Leonardo Lopes, who provide viable alternatives within their respective leagues.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 93 | 82 |
| 2 | Finn Porathsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 29 | €800k | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Leonardo Lopessimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 28 | €2.6m | 92 | 81 |
| 4 | Lawrence Agyekumsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 23 | €1.4m | 92 | 82 |
| 5 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Abdoulaye Tourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 32 | €2.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Matias Galarzasimilar↗ | CA Talleres | 24 | €5.0m | 92 | 81 |
| 9 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 91 | 80 |
| 10 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €1.0m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Felix Nmechasimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 26 | €53m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ezechiel Banzuzi
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: Clearances, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: Clearances, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Ezechiel Banzuzi · strong: Aerial duels won, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ezechiel Banzuzi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Ezechiel Banzuzi, at 93/100 on profile. Finn Porath and Leonardo Lopes follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Ezechiel Banzuzi?
Yes — Finn Porath (FC Schalke 04) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €800k, a 81/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Ezechiel Banzuzi?
Doppel learns Ezechiel Banzuzi's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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