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 (AS Monaco) 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 September 2026.
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Nicolò Zaniolo is a creative attacking midfielder, showcasing his ability to unlock defenses with incisive key passes and precise crosses. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 39% of his peers, he excels in winning possession in the attacking third and generating shots, making him a valuable asset in offensive play. However, his injury history raises concerns about reliability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three 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↗ | AS Monaco | 21 | €21m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 4 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €36m | 94 | 83 |
| 5 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Endricksimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 20 | €42m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 93 | 83 |
| 10 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 27 | €55m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Brajan Grudasimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 22 | €29m | 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 best replacement for Nicolò Zaniolo?
By Doppel's fit score, Eliesse Ben Seghir (AS Monaco) 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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