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Who should replace Besfort Zeneli?

CM/CDMRoyale Union Saint-Gilloise · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBesfort Zeneli's profile ↗

Besfort Zeneli is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, having made 15 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 3 goals and 6 assists. Players who can replace Zeneli include Steven Berghuis from AFC Ajax, with a tactical fit score of 86/100, and Teun Koopmeiners from Juventus, who has a fit score of 85/100. Both offer similar roles and capabilities on the pitch.

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Best replacements for Besfort Zeneli

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Steven Berghuissimilar↗AFC Ajax35€2.1m9487
2Kiernan Dewsbury-Hallsimilar↗Everton28€38m9484
3Julian Brandtsimilar↗AFC Ajax30€16m9384
4Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗Juventus28€13m9385
5Kang-in Leesimilar↗Atlético Madrid25€30m9384
6Victor Torpsimilar↗Coventry City27€15m9385
7Qazim Lacisimilar↗Çaykur Rizespor30€2.9m9384
8Ismael Saibarisimilar↗FC Bayern München25€60m9383
9Fábio Vieirasimilar↗Hamburger SV26€17m9385
10Jack Rudonisimilar↗Coventry City25€21m9285
11Ryotaro Itosimilar↗Sint-Truidense VV28€5.8m9286
12Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗Fortuna Sittard24€3.2m9289

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Besfort Zeneli

1. Steven BerghuisAFC Ajax87/100

≈ 100% Besfort Zeneli · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · medium reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Shots /90

2. Kiernan Dewsbury-HallEverton84/100

≈ 100% Besfort Zeneli · strong: Possession won in att. third, Sofascore rating · low reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90

3. Julian BrandtAFC Ajax84/100

≈ 100% Besfort Zeneli · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability

Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90

FAQ

Who is the best replacement for Besfort Zeneli?

By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Steven Berghuis (AFC Ajax) does the closest job to Besfort Zeneli, at 94/100 on profile. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Julian Brandt follow.

Is there a cheaper player who can replace Besfort Zeneli?

Yes — Steven Berghuis (AFC Ajax) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.1m, a 87/100 match.

How does Doppel find replacements for Besfort Zeneli?

Doppel learns Besfort Zeneli'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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