Players like Emanuele Zuelli
CM/CDMCarrarese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitEmanuele Zuelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Emanuele Zuelli are Mathis Servais, Simone Trimboli, Jakub Kałuziński. Doppel rates Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Barry Bannan scores 81/100 at about €200k. Data as of July 2026.
About Emanuele Zuelli
Emanuele Zuelli is a sophisticated ball-playing central midfielder, adept at orchestrating play with his precise long balls and accurate crosses. With a Sofascore rating placing him among the top 37% of his positional peers, he showcases elite distribution skills that elevate his team's attacking potential. While his defensive metrics may not stand out, his reliability and durability—missing only six games in three seasons—make him a consistent presence in the squad.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses. Availability: 6 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Emanuele Zuelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathis Servaissimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Simone Trimbolisimilar↗ | Mantova | 24 | €2.1m | 92 | 81 |
| 3 | Jakub Kałuzińskisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 24 | €2.3m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Simone Pontissosimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 29 | €1.1m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 6 | Shinta Appelkampsimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 26 | €1.4m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Barry Bannansimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 37 | €200k | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Giacomo Calòsimilar↗ | Frosinone | 29 | €2.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Kartal Kayra Yılmazsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 26 | €2.4m | 88 | 82 |
| 11 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Mika Baursimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €4.7m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Emanuele Zuelli
≈ 100% Emanuele Zuelli · strong: Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Emanuele Zuelli · low reliability
≈ 100% Emanuele Zuelli · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Emanuele Zuelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathis Servais (KV Mechelen) is the closest profile to Emanuele Zuelli, with a 85/100 overall match. Simone Trimboli and Jakub Kałuziński are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Emanuele Zuelli?
Yes. Barry Bannan (Sheffield Wednesday) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Emanuele Zuelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Emanuele Zuelli's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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