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, aged 23, with a market value of €1m. Top matches for the best replacement for Iqbal include Yassine Titraoui from RC Sporting Charleroi with a fit score of 83/100 and Marc Domenech from FC Andorra, also at 83/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit, making them suitable alternatives for his role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Titraouisimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 23 | €7.2m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Nayel Mehssatousimilar↗ | KV Kortrijk | 24 | €1.5m | 95 | 83 |
| 3 | Ardon Jasharisimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 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↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €16m | 92 | 82 |
| 9 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 90 | 83 |
* 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 Sporting Charleroi) 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 (Sheffield Wednesday) 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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