Who should replace Zidane Iqbal?
CM/CDMFC Utrecht · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitZidane Iqbal's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Zidane Iqbal, the best-fitting central midfielders are Yassine Titraoui, Ardon Jashari, Nayel Mehssatou. Yassine Titraoui (RC Sporting Charleroi) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Barry Bannan at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Zidane Iqbal
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Ardon Jasharisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 24 | €24m | 94 | 81 |
| 3 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 4 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Ismael Konésimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 24 | €26m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Wilmer Odefalksimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 22 | €700k | 91 | 82 |
| 7 | Wendersonsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 27 | €900k | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Adrián Bernabésimilar↗ | Parma | 25 | €14m | 91 | 81 |
| 9 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 11 | Davy van den Bergsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 26 | €1.3m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Carl Langesimilar↗ | Vålerenga IF | 28 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Accurate long balls, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Zidane Iqbal · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zidane Iqbal?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yassine Titraoui (RC Sporting Charleroi) does the closest job to Zidane Iqbal, at 94/100 on profile. Ardon Jashari and Nayel Mehssatou follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zidane Iqbal?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 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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