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 October 2026.
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Nicola Zalewski is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for creating big chances and delivering precise crosses, making him a vital playmaker in Atalanta's setup. His impressive Sofascore rating places him in the top 30% of his positional peers, underscoring his quality and impact on the pitch. While finishing isn't his strongest suit, his reliability and durability, having missed only 13 games over the last three seasons, highlight his value as a consistent contributor to the team's attacking play.
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↗ | Crystal Palace | 27 | €19m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 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↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Yéremy Pinosimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 24 | €27m | 91 | 83 |
| 11 | Rémy Cabellasimilar↗ | Nantes | 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 closest look-alike to Nicola Zalewski?
Statistically, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) is the closest look-alike to Nicola Zalewski — a 84/100 profile match (96/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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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