Who should replace Žan Žužek?
CBBari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitŽan Žužek's profile ↗
Žan Žužek is a centre-back for Bari in Serie B, with 33 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 2 goals over 2752 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Žužek, Ewoud Pletinckx from Oud-Heverlee Leuven offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Kaiky Naves of FC Alverca follows closely with a fit score of 82/100. Other notable options include Léo Santos and Wagane Faye, both providing solid alternatives.
Best replacements for Žan Žužek
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ewoud Pletinckxsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 26 | €1.7m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Kaiky Navessimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 24 | €3.8m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Léo Santossimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 28 | €1.0m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Wagane Fayesimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 33 | €400k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Filippo Terraccianosimilar↗ | Cremonese | 23 | €4.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Jannis Heuersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 27 | €900k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Nobel Mendysimilar↗ | Rayo Vallecano | 22 | €7.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 9 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Max Geschwillsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 25 | €800k | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Konstantinos Koulierakissimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 23 | €24m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Carlo Faedosimilar↗ | Padova | 27 | €700k | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Žan Žužek
≈ 100% Žan Žužek · strong: Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90
≈ 100% Žan Žužek · strong: Accurate long balls, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Žan Žužek · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Žan Žužek?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ewoud Pletinckx (Oud-Heverlee Leuven) does the closest job to Žan Žužek, at 93/100 on profile. Kaiky Naves and Léo Santos follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Žan Žužek?
Yes — Wagane Faye (RAAL La Louvière) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Žan Žužek?
Doppel learns Žan Žužek'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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