Players like Nicolò Zaniolo
ST/CAMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Zaniolo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolò Zaniolo are Aleksey Miranchuk, Xavi Simons, Florian Thauvin. Doppel rates Aleksey Miranchuk (Atalanta) a 83/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Dani Raba scores 83/100 at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Nicolò Zaniolo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksey Miranchuksimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €7.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 2 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 3 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 4 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Ángel Correasimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 28 | €8.8m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Iago Aspassimilar↗ | Celta Vigo | 36 | €1.5m | 85 | 81 |
| 7 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Gerard Morenosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Mason Greenwoodsimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 23 | €53m | 87 | 81 |
| 10 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €55m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Paulo Dybalasimilar↗ | AS Roma | 30 | €5.2m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 20 | €72m | 91 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Zaniolo
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Zaniolo?
By Doppel's fit score, Aleksey Miranchuk (Atalanta) is the closest profile to Nicolò Zaniolo, with a 83/100 overall match. Xavi Simons and Florian Thauvin are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Zaniolo?
Yes. Dani Raba (Leganés) plays a similar striker role and rates 83/100 at roughly €1.2m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nicolò Zaniolo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nicolò Zaniolo's 2025/26 season, then ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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