Who should replace Steven N'Zonzi?
CM/CDMStoke City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSteven N'Zonzi's profile ↗
Steven N'Zonzi is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Stoke City in the Championship, with 30 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal over 1402 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for N'Zonzi, Arvid Brorsson from Mjällby AIF shows a strong tactical fit with a score of 80/100. Other notable options include John Donald from Elche with a fit score of 79/100 and Ibrahim Karamoko from Standard Liège at 75/100.
Best replacements for Steven N'Zonzi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 93 | 80 |
| 2 | Ibrahim Karamokosimilar↗ | Standard Liège | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 75 |
| 3 | John Donaldsimilar↗ | Elche | 26 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 4 | Nicolai Rappsimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 30 | €1.0m | 92 | 76 |
| 5 | Adam Carlénsimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 26 | €400k | 92 | 79 |
| 6 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 7 | Thomas Kellersimilar↗ | SG Dynamo Dresden | 27 | €1.3m | 92 | 76 |
| 8 | Xavi Sintessimilar↗ | Córdoba | 25 | €400k | 91 | 80 |
| 9 | Daniel Elfadlisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 29 | €3.3m | 91 | 77 |
| 10 | Sebastian Griesbecksimilar↗ | Eintracht Braunschweig | 36 | €100k | 91 | 75 |
| 11 | Jean Hugonetsimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 78 |
| 12 | August Erlingmarksimilar↗ | IFK Göteborg | 28 | €800k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Steven N'Zonzi
≈ 100% Steven N'Zonzi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Steven N'Zonzi · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Steven N'Zonzi · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · medium reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Steven N'Zonzi?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Arvid Brorsson (Mjällby AIF) does the closest job to Steven N'Zonzi, at 93/100 on profile. Ibrahim Karamoko and John Donald follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Steven N'Zonzi?
Yes — Arvid Brorsson (Mjällby AIF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 80/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Steven N'Zonzi?
Doppel learns Steven N'Zonzi'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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