Who should replace Martín Zubimendi?
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartín Zubimendi's profile ↗
Martín Zubimendi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Arsenal in the Premier League, with 38 appearances and a market value of €77m. For those searching for the best replacement for Zubimendi, Enric Llansana from Go Ahead Eagles, with a fit score of 82/100, and Casemiro from Manchester United, with a fit score of 83/100, are strong candidates to consider.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chema Andréssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €19m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 93 | 81 |
| 4 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Ao Tanakasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €14m | 92 | 77 |
| 7 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €4.9m | 92 | 77 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 25 | €22m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 30 | €26m | 90 | 78 |
| 12 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 90 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martín Zubimendi
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martín Zubimendi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Chema Andrés (VfB Stuttgart) does the closest job to Martín Zubimendi, at 94/100 on profile. Enric Llansana and Darko Nejašmić follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Martín Zubimendi?
Yes — Enric Llansana (Go Ahead Eagles) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Martín Zubimendi?
Doppel learns Martín Zubimendi'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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