Players like Nicola Zalewski
LM/CAMAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicola Zalewski's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicola Zalewski are Edu Expósito, Teji Savanier, Morgan Gibbs-White. Doppel rates Edu Expósito (Espanyol) a 84/100 overall match — 96/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Teji Savanier scores 87/100 at about €1.0m. Data as of September 2026.
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Nicola Zalewski is a dynamic left midfielder with a knack for creating opportunities, making him a playmaking threat in the final third. His impressive ability to generate big chances and deliver accurate crosses places him among the top 4% and 10% of his peers, respectively, showcasing his creative prowess. While his finishing could improve, his durability—missing only 13 games in three seasons—underscores his reliability. Overall, Zalewski stands out as a quality player with significant potential to influence matches.
Strengths: Big chances created, Accurate crosses, Duels won. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicola Zalewski
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 95 | 83 |
| 4 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Lille | 36 | €1.2m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Giovani Lo Celsosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €7.8m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicola Zalewski
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicola Zalewski?
By Doppel's fit score, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) is the closest profile to Nicola Zalewski, with a 84/100 overall match. Teji Savanier and Morgan Gibbs-White are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicola Zalewski?
Yes. Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 87/100 at roughly €1.0m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicola Zalewski?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicola Zalewski's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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