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, Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Juanlu Sánchez. 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 September 2026.
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Gabriele Zappa is an attacking right-back with a knack for creating big chances and delivering accurate crosses, making him a valuable asset in the final third. Despite his overall Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 22% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed only four games in three seasons. While he may struggle in aerial duels, his ability to contribute offensively ensures he remains a key player for Cagliari.
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 | Ainsley Maitland-Nilessimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 29 | €11m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Juanlu Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sevilla | 23 | €9.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 93 | 89 |
| 5 | Robert-Jan Vanwesemaelsimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €3.2m | 93 | 87 |
| 6 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 92 | 89 |
| 7 | Sebastian Sebulonsensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €5.1m | 92 | 87 |
| 8 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 92 | 87 |
| 9 | Felix Passlacksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 28 | €800k | 92 | 87 |
| 10 | Lewin Blumsimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 25 | €1.9m | 92 | 87 |
| 11 | Florent Hadergjonajsimilar↗ | Alanyaspor | 32 | €1.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 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: xG + xA, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Gabriele Zappa · strong: Duels won, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
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. Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Juanlu Sánchez 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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