Cheaper alternatives to Gabriele Zappa
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 cheaper alternatives to Zappa, consider Gary Magnee from Cercle Brugge, valued at €2m with a fit score of 89/100, or Cherrion Valerius of NAC Breda, priced at €1m and a fit score of 88/100. Other budget options include Tiago Manso from Tondela and David Hrnčár from FCV Dender, both also scoring 88/100 fit.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 93 | 89 |
| 3 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 4 | David Hrnčársimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 29 | €500k | 89 | 88 |
| 5 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 6 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Ryan Alebiosusimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 25 | €1.4m | 88 | 86 |
| 9 | Joe Wardsimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €600k | 89 | 86 |
| 10 | Cristian Pavónsimilar↗ | Grêmio | 30 | €1.8m | 91 | 86 |
| 11 | João Lucassimilar↗ | Juventude | 28 | €1.6m | 88 | 86 |
| 12 | Filippo Missorisimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 22 | €1.9m | 88 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriele Zappa
≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 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 88/100 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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