Players like Bruno Zapelli
CAM/CMAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Zapelli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bruno Zapelli are Ajdin Hrustić, Alexandru Maxim, Shaylon. Doppel rates Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) a 86/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Alexandru Maxim scores 85/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Bruno Zapelli is a creative attacking midfielder, showcasing his playmaking prowess with elite metrics in key passes and successful dribbles. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 30% among peers, his ability to generate big chances and contribute to expected goals and assists highlights his value as a facilitator in the final third. With remarkable durability, having missed just one game in three seasons, he remains a reliable asset for Athletico.
Strengths: Key passes, Successful dribbles, Big chances created. Availability: 1 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bruno Zapelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 29 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 7 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 8 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Haris Hajradinovićsimilar↗ | Kasımpaşa | 32 | €1.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Younes Tahasimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 24 | €4.2m | 88 | 87 |
| 12 | Patrick Pflückesimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 30 | €2.0m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Zapelli
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bruno Zapelli?
By Doppel's fit score, Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Bruno Zapelli, with a 86/100 overall match. Alexandru Maxim and Shaylon are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bruno Zapelli?
Yes. Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bruno Zapelli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bruno Zapelli's 2026 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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