Who should replace Arsen Zakharyan?
CM/LWReal Sociedad · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitArsen Zakharyan's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Arsen Zakharyan, the best-fitting central midfielders are Matt O'Riley, Arijon Ibrahimović, Yéremy Pino. Matt O'Riley (Brighton & Hove Albion) matches the role at 95/100 on tactical profile (83/100 overall). A cheaper option: Willian at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Arsen Zakharyan
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt O'Rileysimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 24 | €17m | 95 | 83 |
| 2 | Arijon Ibrahimovićsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 20 | €11m | 94 | 89 |
| 3 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 23 | €27m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 26 | €2.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 35 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Abderrahman Rebbachsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 27 | €2.4m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Angelo Fulginisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €5.3m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 21 | €16m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Álex Berenguersimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 29 | €4.1m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €9.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Marcus Taverniersimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 26 | €23m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 24 | €18m | 91 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Arsen Zakharyan
≈ 100% Arsen Zakharyan · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Arsen Zakharyan · strong: Key passes, xG + xA · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, xG + xA /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Arsen Zakharyan · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Arsen Zakharyan?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Matt O'Riley (Brighton & Hove Albion) does the closest job to Arsen Zakharyan, at 95/100 on profile. Arijon Ibrahimović and Yéremy Pino follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Arsen Zakharyan?
Yes — Willian (Fulham) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Arsen Zakharyan?
Doppel learns Arsen Zakharyan's role profile from his 2023/24 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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