Who should replace Martín Zubimendi?
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMartín Zubimendi's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Martín Zubimendi, the best-fitting central midfielders are Christian Nørgaard, Chema Andrés, Casemiro. Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Philipp Sander at about €4.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Martín Zubimendi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Nørgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €4.8m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Chema Andréssimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 20 | €19m | 92 | 75 |
| 3 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 33 | €5.5m | 91 | 80 |
| 4 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 25 | €15m | 91 | 76 |
| 5 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 27 | €4.2m | 91 | 76 |
| 6 | Amadou Haidarasimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €4.9m | 90 | 74 |
| 7 | Josh Brownhillsimilar↗ | Burnley | 28 | €7.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 8 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 23 | €22m | 89 | 81 |
| 9 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €39m | 88 | 76 |
| 10 | Thomas Parteysimilar↗ | Arsenal | 31 | €1.9m | 88 | 73 |
| 11 | Roberto Gagliardinisimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €1.2m | 88 | 76 |
| 12 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Martín Zubimendi
≈ 100% Martín Zubimendi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 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: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Martín Zubimendi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Christian Nørgaard (Brentford) does the closest job to Martín Zubimendi, at 93/100 on profile. Chema Andrés and Casemiro follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Martín Zubimendi?
Yes — Philipp Sander (Borussia M'gladbach) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €4.2m, a 76/100 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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