Who should replace Adem Zorgane?
CM/CDMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitAdem Zorgane's profile ↗
Adem Zorgane is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, with 37 appearances and 4 goals in the 2025/26 season. Players who can replace Zorgane include Yari Verschaeren from RSC Anderlecht, who has a fit score of 84/100, as well as Kenneth Taylor of AFC Ajax, also with a fit score of 84/100. Both offer a tactical fit that aligns closely with Zorgane’s role.
Best replacements for Adem Zorgane
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yari Verschaerensimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 25 | €2.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 2 | Kees Smitsimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 20 | €24m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Sven Mijnanssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €16m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Kenneth Taylorsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Daniel Bragançasimilar↗ | Sporting CP | 27 | €11m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Ruslan Malinovskyisimilar↗ | Genoa | 33 | €2.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 84 |
| 10 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Gianluca Busiosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €7.3m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Adem Zorgane
≈ 100% Adem Zorgane · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Adem Zorgane · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Adem Zorgane · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Adem Zorgane?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Yari Verschaeren (RSC Anderlecht) does the closest job to Adem Zorgane, at 93/100 on profile. Kees Smit and Sven Mijnans follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Adem Zorgane?
Yes — Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Adem Zorgane?
Doppel learns Adem Zorgane'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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