Players like Piotr Zieliński
CM/CDMInter · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPiotr Zieliński's profile ↗
The players most similar to Piotr Zieliński are Teun Koopmeiners, Pablo Fornals, Ivan Ilić. Doppel rates Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) a 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rob Schoofs scores 84/100 at about €1.9m. Data as of September 2026.
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Piotr Zieliński is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both scoring and playmaking. With a Sofascore rating in the top 21% of his peers, he showcases elite finishing and precision in final-third passing, making him a constant threat in attack. However, his lower tackling and interception metrics indicate that defensive contributions aren't his strong suit. Despite some injury concerns, his ability to impact games with 6 goals and 3 assists in 34 appearances highlights his reliability when fit.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes, Touches. Availability: 29 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Piotr Zieliński
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 95 | 86 |
| 2 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 94 | 87 |
| 4 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 28 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Rob Schoofssimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 32 | €1.9m | 93 | 84 |
| 7 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 84 |
| 8 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 9 | Azzedine Ounahisimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | João Carvalhosimilar↗ | Estoril Praia | 29 | €4.8m | 93 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Piotr Zieliński
≈ 100% Piotr Zieliński · strong: Finishing (npG − npxG, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Piotr Zieliński · strong: Key passes, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /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, Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Piotr Zieliński, with a 86/100 overall match. Pablo Fornals and Ivan Ilić are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Piotr Zieliński?
Yes. Rob Schoofs (KV Mechelen) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €1.9m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Piotr Zieliński?
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