Who should replace Gjivai Zechiël?
CM/CDMFC Utrecht · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGjivai Zechiël's profile ↗
Gjivai Zechiël is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Utrecht in the Eredivisie, having made 34 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 8 goals and 7 assists. The best replacements for Zechiël include Kenneth Taylor from AFC Ajax with a fit score of 86/100, and Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa, who has a fit score of 85/100. Players similar to Zechiël, who can effectively fulfil the same tactical role, are also Daniel Bragança from Sporting CP and Lorenzo Pellegrini from AS Roma, both with fit scores of 84/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 95 | 85 |
| 3 | Daniel Bragançasimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 27 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 4 | Lorenzo Pellegrinisimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €8.4m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 94 | 84 |
| 6 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.9m | 94 | 84 |
| 7 | Victor Torpsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 94 | 86 |
| 10 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 94 | 85 |
| 11 | Quinten Timbersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 25 | €24m | 94 | 85 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 24 | €27m | 94 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gjivai Zechiël
≈ 100% Gjivai Zechiël · strong: xG + xA, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Gjivai Zechiël · strong: Touches, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, xG + xA /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Gjivai Zechiël · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Gjivai Zechiël?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kenneth Taylor (AFC Ajax) does the closest job to Gjivai Zechiël, at 95/100 on profile. Douglas Luiz and Daniel Bragança follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Gjivai Zechiël?
Yes — Rob Schoofs (KV Mechelen) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Gjivai Zechiël?
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