Who should replace Igor Zubeldia?
CBReal Sociedad · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitIgor Zubeldia's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Igor Zubeldia, the best-fitting centre backs are Guillermo Maripán, Matias Moreno, Matej Maglica. Guillermo Maripán (Torino) matches the role at 87/100 on tactical profile (74/100 overall). A cheaper option: Matej Maglica at about €1.1m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Igor Zubeldia
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guillermo Maripánsimilar↗ | Torino | 30 | €1.9m | 87 | 74 |
| 2 | Matias Morenosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €5.8m | 85 | 75 |
| 3 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 25 | €1.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 4 | Alan Matturrosimilar↗ | Levante UD | 21 | €4.1m | 84 | 77 |
| 5 | Abdulay Juma Bahsimilar↗ | Nice | 19 | €10m | 84 | 74 |
| 6 | Mariano Troilosimilar↗ | Parma | 22 | €9.1m | 83 | 73 |
| 7 | Marash Kumbullasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 24 | €2.8m | 83 | 73 |
| 8 | Andreas Hanche Olsensimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 27 | €3.3m | 83 | 74 |
| 9 | Aurèle Amendasimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €10m | 83 | 74 |
| 10 | Cedric Zesigersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €4.9m | 82 | 74 |
| 11 | Jack Robinsonsimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 30 | €400k | 82 | 73 |
| 12 | Brendan Chardonnetsimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 29 | €4.1m | 82 | 73 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Igor Zubeldia
≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · strong: Big chances created, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · low reliability
≈ 100% Igor Zubeldia · strong: Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Igor Zubeldia?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Guillermo Maripán (Torino) does the closest job to Igor Zubeldia, at 87/100 on profile. Matias Moreno and Matej Maglica follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Igor Zubeldia?
Yes — Matej Maglica (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €1.1m, a 77/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Igor Zubeldia?
Doppel learns Igor Zubeldia's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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