Who should replace Cristian Zabala?
CM/CAM/CDMSarmiento · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristian Zabala's profile ↗
Cristian Zabala is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Sarmiento in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 17 appearances in 2026, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist over 1454 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Zabala, Beñat Gerenabarrena from CD Castellón offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 82/100, while Rocco Ascone from Halmstads BK and Romario Rösch from SSV Ulm 1846 both provide solid alternatives, each with a fit score of 78/100.
Best replacements for Cristian Zabala
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jon Gorrotxategisimilar↗ | Mirandés | 24 | €27m | 92 | 76 |
| 2 | Rocco Asconesimilar↗ | Halmstads BK | 23 | €600k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Romario Röschsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 27 | €400k | 91 | 78 |
| 4 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Yassin Oukilisimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 25 | €700k | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Balthazar Pierretsimilar↗ | Quevilly - Rouen Métropole | 26 | €1.5m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Dimitri Bisolisimilar↗ | Brescia | 32 | €400k | 90 | 76 |
| 9 | Cristian Cásseres Jr.similar↗ | Toulouse | 26 | €8.2m | 90 | 76 |
| 10 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 11 | Ugo Raghoubersimilar↗ | USL Dunkerque | 23 | €2.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Kevin Appinsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristian Zabala
≈ 100% Cristian Zabala · strong: Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Cristian Zabala · strong: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Cristian Zabala · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristian Zabala?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Jon Gorrotxategi (Mirandés) does the closest job to Cristian Zabala, at 92/100 on profile. Rocco Ascone and Romario Rösch follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Cristian Zabala?
Yes — Romario Rösch (SSV Ulm 1846) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Cristian Zabala?
Doppel learns Cristian Zabala's role profile from his 2026 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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