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Gabriele Zappa alternatives

RB/CBCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriele Zappa's profile ↗

Gabriele Zappa is a right-back/centre-back for Cagliari in Serie A, with 31 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Zappa, players like Gary Magnee from Cercle Brugge, valued at €2m with a fit score of 89/100, and Cherrion Valerius from NAC Breda, valued at €1m with a fit score of 88/100, present viable options. Other budget alternatives include Tiago Manso and David Hrnčár, both valued at €1m and €0m respectively, with fit scores of 88/100 and 87/100.

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12 cheaper alternatives to Gabriele Zappa

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Gary Magneesimilar↗Cercle Brugge27€2.0m9389
2Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗NAC Breda21€600k9389
3Tiago Mansosimilar↗Tondela27€1.0m9188
4David Hrnčársimilar↗FCV Dender29€500k8987
5Felix Passlacksimilar↗VfL Bochum 184828€800k9287
6Lewin Blumsimilar↗RC Sporting Charleroi25€1.9m9287
7Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗Alanyaspor32€1.9m9286
8Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗Blackburn Rovers25€1.4m8886
9Joe Wardsimilar↗Derby County31€600k8986
10Cristian Pavónsimilar↗Grêmio30€1.8m9186
11João Lucassimilar↗Remo28€1.6m8886
12Filippo Missorisimilar↗US Avellino 191222€1.9m8886

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

Why these players match Gabriele Zappa

1. Gary MagneeCercle Brugge89/100

≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90

2. Cherrion ValeriusNAC Breda89/100

≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability

Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90

3. Tiago MansoTondela88/100

≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Possession won in att. third, Shots · medium reliability

Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90, xG + xA /90

FAQ

What is the cheapest alternative to Gabriele Zappa?

David Hrnčár (FCV Dender) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €500k with a 87/100 match to Gabriele Zappa.

Who is the best-value alternative to Gabriele Zappa?

Gary Magnee offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 89/100 at about €2.0m.

How does Doppel choose alternatives to Gabriele Zappa?

Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (right back) by how closely they match Gabriele Zappa's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.

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