Players like Franco Zapiola
LM/LWClub Atlético Platense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranco Zapiola's profile ↗
The players most similar to Franco Zapiola are Jakob Breum, Barış Atik, Noa Lang. Doppel rates Jakob Breum (Go Ahead Eagles) a 84/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Willian scores 84/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Franco Zapiola is a creative left winger known for his precise distribution and ability to unlock defenses with accurate long balls and crosses. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 50% of his positional peers, he demonstrates a solid overall quality, contributing effectively to his team's build-up play. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed a significant number of games recently. While not a prolific scorer, his tactical awareness and defensive contributions make him a valuable asset on the flank.
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 · 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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