Cheaper alternatives to Bruno Zapelli
CAM/CMAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Zapelli's profile ↗
Bruno Zapelli is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Athletico in the Brazilian Serie A, currently valued at €5m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Zapelli, consider Younes Taha from FC Groningen, valued at €4m with a fit score of 87, or Bilal Bafdili from KV Mechelen, available for €1m with a fit score of 86.
12 cheaper alternatives to Bruno Zapelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 88 | 87 |
| 2 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 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↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 29 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Oliver Batista Meiersimilar↗ | Preußen Münster | 25 | €1.5m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 88 | 83 |
| 10 | Youssef Mazizsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €900k | 87 | 83 |
| 11 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Zapelli
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
≈ 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
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?
Younes Taha offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €4.2m.
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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