Players like Piotr Zieliński
CM/CDMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPiotr Zieliński's profile ↗
The players most similar to Piotr Zieliński are Paul Nebel, Luis Alberto, Ivan Ilić. Doppel rates Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) a 86/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Arne Maier scores 84/100 at about €1.4m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Piotr Zieliński
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Nebelsimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 24 | €17m | 90 | 86 |
| 2 | Luis Albertosimilar↗ | Lazio | 34 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Harvey Elliottsimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 23 | €21m | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 88 | 84 |
| 7 | Arne Maiersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 27 | €1.4m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Kevin Stögersimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 33 | €1.9m | 87 | 83 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 88 | 83 |
| 12 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Piotr Zieliński
≈ 100% Piotr Zieliński · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Piotr Zieliński · strong: Key passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Piotr Zieliński · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Piotr Zieliński?
By Doppel's fit score, Paul Nebel (1. FSV Mainz 05) is the closest profile to Piotr Zieliński, with a 86/100 overall match. Luis Alberto and Ivan Ilić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Piotr Zieliński?
Yes. Arne Maier (FC Augsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.4m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Piotr Zieliński?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Piotr Zieliński'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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