Cheaper alternatives to Nicola Zalewski
LM/CAMAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicola Zalewski's profile ↗
Nicola Zalewski is a left midfielder/attacking midfielder for Atalanta in Serie A, with 33 appearances, 2 goals, and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Zalewski, Teji Savanier (Montpellier, FRA-Ligue 1) offers a fit score of 87/100 at a market value of €1m, while Cameron Puertas (Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, BEL-Pro League) has a fit score of 86/100 and a value of €7m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Romano Schmidsimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 26 | €17m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 90 | 84 |
| 5 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 96 | 84 |
| 8 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Edan Diopsimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 22 | €2.8m | 90 | 84 |
| 10 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Lorient | 24 | €14m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicola Zalewski
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Possession won in att. third, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nicola Zalewski?
Teji Savanier (Montpellier) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €1.0m with a 87/100 match to Nicola Zalewski.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nicola Zalewski?
Teji Savanier offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €1.0m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nicola Zalewski?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left midfielder) by how closely they match Nicola Zalewski'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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