Players like Duván Zapata
STTorino · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDuván Zapata's profile ↗
The players most similar to Duván Zapata are Gorka Guruzeta, Jonas Wind, Keinan Davis. Doppel rates Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) a 81/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jonas Wind scores 81/100 at about €4.2m. Data as of September 2026.
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Duván Zapata is a powerful target man, excelling in aerial duels and physical contests, making him a constant threat in the box. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 17% of strikers, showcasing his ability to contribute with 13 goals and 4 assists this season. While he has faced injury setbacks in recent years, his durability this season demonstrates his capacity to impact games consistently.
Strengths: Duels won, Aerial duels won, Shots. Availability: 36 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Duván Zapata
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 30 | €4.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 2 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €4.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Keinan Davissimilar↗ | Udinese | 28 | €10m | 90 | 80 |
| 4 | Lukas Nmechasimilar↗ | Leeds United | 28 | €9.1m | 90 | 82 |
| 5 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 23 | €16m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Serhou Guirassysimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €34m | 90 | 82 |
| 7 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 21 | €16m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Steve Ngourasimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 21 | €4.7m | 89 | 80 |
| 9 | Kevin Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €5.8m | 89 | 80 |
| 10 | Valentín Castellanossimilar↗ | Lazio | 28 | €29m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €28m | 88 | 81 |
| 12 | Álvaro Rodriguezsimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €9.1m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Duván Zapata
≈ 100% Duván Zapata · strong: Shots, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Duván Zapata · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Duván Zapata · strong: Duels won, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Duván Zapata?
By Doppel's fit score, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest profile to Duván Zapata, with a 81/100 overall match. Jonas Wind and Keinan Davis are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Duván Zapata?
Yes. Jonas Wind (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar striker role and rates 81/100 at roughly €4.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Duván Zapata?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Duván Zapata's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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