Players like Nicolò Zaniolo
ST/CAMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Zaniolo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nicolò Zaniolo are Eliesse Ben Seghir, Xavi Simons, Cameron Puertas. Doppel rates Eliesse Ben Seghir (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Isco scores 85/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nicolò Zaniolo is a creative attacking midfielder with a knack for generating chances and contributing to build-up play. Despite currently sitting in the bottom 46% of his positional peers, his top-tier metrics in possession won in the attacking third, key passes, and accurate crosses showcase his ability to influence games. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, having missed significant time in recent seasons.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third, Key passes, Accurate crosses. Availability: 24 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nicolò Zaniolo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | AS Roma | 23 | €36m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 83 |
| 7 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Endricksimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €42m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 93 | 83 |
| 12 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 93 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Zaniolo
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nicolò Zaniolo?
Statistically, Eliesse Ben Seghir (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest look-alike to Nicolò Zaniolo — a 85/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Zaniolo?
By Doppel's fit score, Eliesse Ben Seghir (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) is the closest profile to Nicolò Zaniolo, with a 85/100 overall match. Xavi Simons and Cameron Puertas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nicolò Zaniolo?
Yes. Isco (Real Betis) plays a similar striker role and rates 85/100 at roughly €3.6m.
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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