Who should replace Jan Žambůrek?
CM/CDMHeracles Almelo · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJan Žambůrek's profile ↗
Jan Žambůrek is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Heracles Almelo in the Eredivisie, with 26 appearances and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Žambůrek include Santiago Castañeda from SC Paderborn 07, who has a fit score of 80/100, and Anuar from AD Ceuta, with a fit score of 77/100, making them strong alternatives in a similar tactical role.
Best replacements for Jan Žambůrek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gustavo Mendoncasimilar↗ | AVS - Futebol SAD | 23 | €500k | 94 | 76 |
| 2 | Anuarsimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €700k | 91 | 77 |
| 3 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Kofi Jeremy Amoakosimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 21 | €3.8m | 91 | 75 |
| 5 | Matthias Braunödersimilar↗ | Bari | 24 | €800k | 91 | 75 |
| 6 | Justin Smithsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Pape Diongsimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 20 | €2.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Yann Bodigersimilar↗ | AD Ceuta | 31 | €500k | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Joseph N'Duquidisimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 22 | €400k | 90 | 78 |
| 10 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 11 | Kevin Ackermannsimilar↗ | IF Brommapojkarna | 25 | €700k | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jan Žambůrek
≈ 100% Jan Žambůrek · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jan Žambůrek · strong: Aerial duels won %, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Jan Žambůrek · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jan Žambůrek?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Gustavo Mendonca (AVS - Futebol SAD) does the closest job to Jan Žambůrek, at 94/100 on profile. Anuar and Santiago Castañeda follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Jan Žambůrek?
Yes — Gustavo Mendonca (AVS - Futebol SAD) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €500k, a 76/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Jan Žambůrek?
Doppel learns Jan Žambůrek's role profile from his 2025/26 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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