Who should replace Duván Zapata?
STTorino · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDuván Zapata's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Duván Zapata, the best-fitting strikers are Tim Kleindienst, Gorka Guruzeta, Toni Martínez. Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim) matches the role at 89/100 on tactical profile (76/100 overall). A cheaper option: Phillip Tietz at about €3.8m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Duván Zapata
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tim Kleindienstsimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 28 | €7.7m | 89 | 76 |
| 2 | Gorka Guruzetasimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 29 | €4.6m | 89 | 76 |
| 3 | Toni Martínezsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €7.3m | 89 | 75 |
| 4 | Christian Kofanesimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 19 | €41m | 87 | 75 |
| 5 | Roberto Fernándezsimilar↗ | Espanyol | 23 | €10m | 87 | 75 |
| 6 | Dženan Pejčinovićsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 20 | €16m | 87 | 76 |
| 7 | Jonas Windsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 24 | €4.2m | 87 | 76 |
| 8 | Phillip Tietzsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.8m | 87 | 75 |
| 9 | Etta Eyongsimilar↗ | Levante UD | 22 | €16m | 86 | 77 |
| 10 | Steve Mouniésimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 29 | €1.5m | 86 | 77 |
| 11 | Rômulosimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €32m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Vedat Muriqisimilar↗ | Mallorca | 31 | €4.4m | 85 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Duván Zapata
≈ 100% Duván Zapata · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Duván Zapata · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Duván Zapata · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Duván Zapata?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Tim Kleindienst (1. FC Heidenheim) does the closest job to Duván Zapata, at 89/100 on profile. Gorka Guruzeta and Toni Martínez follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Duván Zapata?
Yes — Phillip Tietz (FC Augsburg) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.8m, a 75/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Duván Zapata?
Doppel learns Duván Zapata's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks strikers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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