Players like Gabriele Zappa
RB/CBCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitGabriele Zappa's profile ↗
The players most similar to Gabriele Zappa are Gary Magnee, Juanlu Sánchez, Cherrion Valerius. Doppel rates Gary Magnee (Cercle Brugge) a 89/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Cherrion Valerius scores 89/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Gabriele Zappa is a versatile right-back with a knack for creating chances, making him a valuable asset in attack. Despite his overall quality rating placing him among the lower tier of his positional peers, he excels in delivering precise crosses and generating big chances, showcasing his offensive potential. His durability is a significant plus, having missed only four games in three seasons, making him a reliable option in the backline. While aerial duels are not his strong suit, his offensive contributions make him a unique threat.
Strengths: Big chances created, Key passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 4 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Gabriele Zappa
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary Magneesimilar↗ | Cercle Brugge | 27 | €2.0m | 93 | 89 |
| 2 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 93 | 89 |
| 4 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 5 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 92 | 89 |
| 6 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 92 | 87 |
| 7 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 11 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 91 | 88 |
| 12 | Anton Gaaeisimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 24 | €4.8m | 91 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Gabriele Zappa
≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Gabriele Zappa?
Statistically, Gary Magnee (Cercle Brugge) is the closest look-alike to Gabriele Zappa — a 89/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Gabriele Zappa?
By Doppel's fit score, Gary Magnee (Cercle Brugge) is the closest profile to Gabriele Zappa, with a 89/100 overall match. Juanlu Sánchez and Cherrion Valerius are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Gabriele Zappa?
Yes. Cherrion Valerius (NAC Breda) plays a similar right back role and rates 89/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Gabriele Zappa?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Gabriele Zappa's 2025/26 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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