Who should replace Zinedin Smajlović?
CBSandefjord Fotball · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitZinedin Smajlović's profile ↗
Zinedin Smajlović is a centre-back for Sandefjord Fotball in the Norwegian Eliteserien, having made 10 appearances in 2026. For those seeking the best replacement for Smajlović, Syb Van Ottele from Fortuna Sittard and Lucas Esquivel from Athletico both offer an excellent tactical fit with scores of 86/100, making them strong alternatives for similar defensive roles.
Best replacements for Zinedin Smajlović
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daley Blindsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 36 | €1.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 2 | Syb Van Ottelesimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €600k | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Lucas Esquivelsimilar↗ | Athletico | 25 | €7.2m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Matheus Araújosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 25 | €3.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Marcos Alonsosimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Luke Aylingsimilar↗ | Middlesbrough | 35 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Emmanuel Agbadousimilar↗ | Stade de Reims | 29 | €17m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Dávid Hanckosimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 29 | €36m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Facundo Medinasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 10 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | Odilon Kossounousimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 25 | €16m | 91 | 81 |
| 12 | Danilosimilar↗ | Juventus | 35 | €2.6m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zinedin Smajlović
≈ 100% Zinedin Smajlović · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Zinedin Smajlović · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Zinedin Smajlović · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zinedin Smajlović?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Daley Blind (Girona FC) does the closest job to Zinedin Smajlović, at 94/100 on profile. Syb Van Ottele and Lucas Esquivel follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zinedin Smajlović?
Yes — Luke Ayling (Middlesbrough) plays a similar centre back role at roughly €400k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zinedin Smajlović?
Doppel learns Zinedin Smajlović's role profile from his 2026 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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