Who should replace Zak Sturge?
LB/CBMillwall · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitZak Sturge's profile ↗
Zak Sturge is a left-back/centre-back for Millwall in the Championship, having made 40 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking the best replacement for Sturge, Orest Lebedenko from Vizela (fit 85/100) and Aske Adelgaard from Go Ahead Eagles (fit 86/100) are strong options, providing similar tactical capabilities in their respective positions.
Best replacements for Zak Sturge
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Orest Lebedenkosimilar↗ | Vizela | 28 | €600k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Teo Quinterosimilar↗ | Sparta Rotterdam | 27 | €1.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Archie Brownsimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 24 | €12m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Sam McCallumsimilar↗ | Norwich City | 26 | €1.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Guilherme Romãosimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 29 | €400k | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Marvin Peersmansimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 35 | €200k | 90 | 83 |
| 11 | Dennis Cirkinsimilar↗ | Sunderland | 24 | €5.6m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Yusuf Özdemirsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 25 | €3.1m | 89 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zak Sturge
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: Non-penalty goals, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Zak Sturge · strong: Shots, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Zak Sturge?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Rhys Norrington-Davies (Queens Park Rangers) does the closest job to Zak Sturge, at 93/100 on profile. Orest Lebedenko and Teo Quintero follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Zak Sturge?
Yes — Orest Lebedenko (Vizela) plays a similar left back role at roughly €600k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Zak Sturge?
Doppel learns Zak Sturge's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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