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. In the 2025/26 season, he made 38 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist. For those searching for the best replacement for Zubimendi, Enric Llansana from RSC Anderlecht (fit 82/100) and Casemiro from Manchester United (fit 83/100) are notable options, demonstrating strong tactical compatibility.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chema Andréssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 21 | €19m | 94 | 78 |
| 2 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 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↗ | RC Lens | 28 | €4.9m | 92 | 77 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 10 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 91 | 79 |
| 11 | Bryan Heynensimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 29 | €8.7m | 90 | 77 |
| 12 | Amir Richardsonsimilar↗ | Le Havre | 24 | €3.9m | 89 | 79 |
* 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 (RSC Anderlecht) 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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