Who should replace Nicola Zalewski?
LM/CAMAtalanta · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicola Zalewski's profile ↗
Nicola Zalewski is a left midfielder/attacking midfielder for Atalanta in Serie A. For those searching for the best replacement for Zalewski, Teji Savanier from Montpellier has a fit score of 87/100, while Edu Expósito of Espanyol offers an 84/100 fit. Both players provide a strong tactical fit for the same role, making them viable alternatives for teams looking to fill Zalewski's position.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Teji Savaniersimilar↗ | Montpellier | 35 | €1.0m | 95 | 87 |
| 3 | Nuno Tavaressimilar↗ | Lazio | 26 | €13m | 95 | 81 |
| 4 | Morgan Gibbs-Whitesimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 26 | €67m | 95 | 83 |
| 5 | Dwight McNeilsimilar↗ | Everton | 27 | €19m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 94 | 81 |
| 7 | Mikkel Damsgaardsimilar↗ | Brentford | 26 | €29m | 94 | 80 |
| 8 | Samuel Linosimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 27 | €18m | 93 | 82 |
| 9 | Arda Gülersimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 21 | €87m | 93 | 84 |
| 10 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 11 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 92 | 86 |
| 12 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicola Zalewski
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Nicola Zalewski · strong: Successful dribbles, Touches · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Touches /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicola Zalewski?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Edu Expósito (Espanyol) does the closest job to Nicola Zalewski, at 96/100 on profile. Teji Savanier and Nuno Tavares follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicola Zalewski?
Yes — Teji Savanier (Montpellier) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 87/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicola Zalewski?
Doppel learns Nicola Zalewski's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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