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 October 2026.
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Duván Zapata is a powerful, physical striker with a knack for winning duels and making an impact in the air. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 17% of his positional peers, underlining his elite quality in the final third. With 13 goals and 4 assists this season, he showcases his ability to contribute significantly, though his injury history raises concerns about availability. Still, when fit, he remains a formidable presence in attack, capable of dominating defenses.
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↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 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↗ | West Ham United | 28 | €29m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Gonçalo Ramossimilar↗ | AC Milan | 25 | €46m | 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 closest look-alike to Duván Zapata?
Statistically, Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club) is the closest look-alike to Duván Zapata — a 81/100 profile match (91/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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