Who should replace Rodrigo Zalazar?
CAM/CMSporting Braga · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRodrigo Zalazar's profile ↗
Rodrigo Zalazar is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Sporting Braga in the Primeira Liga, having made 28 appearances in the 2025/26 season, scoring 16 goals and providing 5 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Zalazar, Kenan Yıldız from Juventus offers a tactical fit score of 88/100, while Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig follows closely with a fit of 87/100. These players could effectively fill the role Zalazar plays in midfield.
Best replacements for Rodrigo Zalazar
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 97 | 88 |
| 2 | Charles De Ketelaeresimilar↗ | Atalanta | 25 | €27m | 96 | 86 |
| 3 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 95 | 87 |
| 4 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 95 | 85 |
| 5 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 95 | 85 |
| 6 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €53m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 94 | 84 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 94 | 87 |
| 10 | Nico Pazsimilar↗ | Como | 22 | €86m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 94 | 87 |
| 12 | Ademola Lookmansimilar↗ | Atalanta | 29 | €44m | 94 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rodrigo Zalazar
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Rodrigo Zalazar · strong: Successful dribbles, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rodrigo Zalazar?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kenan Yıldız (Juventus) does the closest job to Rodrigo Zalazar, at 97/100 on profile. Charles De Ketelaere and Xavi Simons follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rodrigo Zalazar?
Yes — Azzedine Ounahi (Girona FC) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €10m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rodrigo Zalazar?
Doppel learns Rodrigo Zalazar's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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