Bruno Zapelli alternatives
CAM/CMAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Zapelli's profile ↗
Bruno Zapelli is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Athletico in the Brazil Serie A, with 15 appearances and 1 assist in 2026. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Zapelli, players like Bilal Bafdili from KV Mechelen and Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo both offer similar roles at a market value of €1m, with fit scores of 86/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 2 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 3 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Twente | 24 | €4.2m | 88 | 85 |
| 4 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 5 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 86 | 85 |
| 6 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 10 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Zapelli
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Bruno Zapelli?
Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €300k with a 85/100 match to Bruno Zapelli.
Who is the best-value alternative to Bruno Zapelli?
Bilal Bafdili offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €900k.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Bruno Zapelli?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (attacking midfielder) by how closely they match Bruno Zapelli'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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