Players like Franco Zapiola
LM/LWClub Atlético Platense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranco Zapiola's profile ↗
Franco Zapiola is a left midfielder/left winger for Club Atlético Platense in the Argentine Liga Profesional. In the 2026 season, he made 16 appearances, scoring 2 goals in 1050 minutes of play. Players similar to Zapiola include Jakob Breum from Go Ahead Eagles with a fit score of 84/100, and Barış Atik of 1. FC Magdeburg, who has a fit score of 81/100.
About Franco Zapiola
Franco Zapiola is a creative left winger with a knack for delivering accurate long balls and crosses, ranking in the top 12% of his peers. While his overall Sofascore rating suggests he’s below the elite level, his ability to generate key passes and contribute defensively with tackles and interceptions showcases his versatility. However, his injury history raises concerns about his reliability, as he has missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: 25 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Franco Zapiola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 2 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 4 | Mikey Johnstonsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 38 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 6 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 7 | Bryan Zaragozasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €7.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 8 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Ernest Muçisimilar↗ | Trabzonspor | 25 | €12m | 89 | 82 |
| 11 | Félix Correiasimilar↗ | Gil Vicente | 25 | €9.7m | 88 | 82 |
| 12 | Başar Önalsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 22 | €7.7m | 88 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Franco Zapiola
≈ 100% Franco Zapiola · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Franco Zapiola · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Franco Zapiola · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Franco Zapiola?
By Doppel's fit score, Jakob Breum (Go Ahead Eagles) is the closest profile to Franco Zapiola, with a 84/100 overall match. Barış Atik and Noa Lang are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Franco Zapiola?
Yes. Willian (Fulham) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Franco Zapiola?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Franco Zapiola's 2026 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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