Who should replace Zidane Iqbal?
CM/CDMFC Utrecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitZidane Iqbal's profile ↗
Zidane Iqbal is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie, with 18 appearances and 1 goal in the 2024/25 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Iqbal, Marc Domenech (FC Andorra, fit 83/100) and Yassine Titraoui (RC Lens, fit 82/100) are strong tactical fits, offering similar roles in their respective leagues. Players similar to Iqbal include Nayel Mehssatou from Standard Liège and Ardon Jashari from AC Milan, both providing valuable alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €7.2m | 95 | 82 |
| 2 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 24 | €1.5m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Ardon Jasharisimilar↗ | AC Milan | 24 | €24m | 95 | 81 |
| 4 | Marc Domenechsimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 24 | €700k | 95 | 83 |
| 5 | Tesfaldet Tekiesimilar↗ | Hammarby IF | 29 | €2.1m | 94 | 81 |
| 6 | Ismael Konésimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €26m | 92 | 82 |
| 7 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Millwall | 37 | €200k | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 26 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zidane Iqbal
≈ 100% Zidane Iqbal · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Zidane Iqbal · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Zidane Iqbal · strong: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zidane Iqbal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yassine Titraoui (RC Lens) does the closest job to Zidane Iqbal, at 95/100 on profile. Nayel Mehssatou and Ardon Jashari follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zidane Iqbal?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Millwall) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zidane Iqbal?
Doppel learns Zidane Iqbal'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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