Players like Davide Zappacosta
RM/LMAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavide Zappacosta's profile ↗
The players most similar to Davide Zappacosta are Franck Honorat, Federico Bernardeschi, Jeremie Frimpong. Doppel rates Franck Honorat (Borussia M'gladbach) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Federico Bernardeschi scores 82/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Davide Zappacosta is a creative wide playmaker known for his precise passing and ability to orchestrate attacks from the flanks. With a Sofascore rating in the top 42% of his peers, he showcases exceptional skills, particularly in final-third accuracy and key passes, making him a reliable asset in build-up play. While he may not excel in duels, his overall durability—missing just 10 games in three seasons—adds to his value as a consistent presence in Atalanta's lineup.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Touches, Key passes. Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Davide Zappacosta
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franck Honoratsimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €6.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Federico Bernardeschisimilar↗ | Bologna | 32 | €3.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 3 | Jeremie Frimpongsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 26 | €36m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Luís Henriquesimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 25 | €24m | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Jamie Lewelingsimilar↗ | VfB Stuttgart | 25 | €37m | 91 | 83 |
| 6 | Yukinari Sugawarasimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €5.0m | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Dilane Bakwasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 24 | €26m | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Sami Ouaissasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €8.2m | 89 | 86 |
| 9 | Deian Sorescusimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.6m | 88 | 84 |
| 10 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 11 | Anthony Cacisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 29 | €6.8m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Chiedozie Ogbenesimilar↗ | Luton Town | 29 | €3.7m | 88 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Davide Zappacosta
≈ 100% Davide Zappacosta · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Davide Zappacosta · strong: Shots, Accurate long balls · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Davide Zappacosta · strong: Possession won in att. third, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Davide Zappacosta?
By Doppel's fit score, Franck Honorat (Borussia M'gladbach) is the closest profile to Davide Zappacosta, with a 84/100 overall match. Federico Bernardeschi and Jeremie Frimpong are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Davide Zappacosta?
Yes. Federico Bernardeschi (Bologna) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Davide Zappacosta?
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