Who should replace Nicolò Zaniolo?
ST/CAMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Zaniolo's profile ↗
Nicolò Zaniolo is a striker/attacking midfielder for Udinese in Serie A, having made 32 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 5 goals and 6 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Zaniolo, Xavi Simons (Tottenham Hotspur) boasts a fit score of 86/100, while Eliesse Ben Seghir (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) and Cameron Puertas (SV Werder Bremen) both provide strong tactical fits at 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 21 | €21m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €43m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | Monza | 26 | €6.8m | 95 | 82 |
| 4 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | AS Roma | 23 | €36m | 94 | 83 |
| 6 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 94 | 85 |
| 7 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Elche | 22 | €11m | 94 | 83 |
| 8 | Kenan Yıldızsimilar↗ | Juventus | 21 | €72m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 33 | €5.2m | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Endricksimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 20 | €42m | 93 | 83 |
| 11 | Omar Marmoushsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | €55m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 24 | €28m | 93 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nicolò Zaniolo
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Successful dribbles, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Zaniolo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eliesse Ben Seghir (Bayer 04 Leverkusen) does the closest job to Nicolò Zaniolo, at 95/100 on profile. Xavi Simons and Cyril Ngonge follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolò Zaniolo?
Yes — Isco (Real Betis) plays a similar striker role at roughly €3.6m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nicolò Zaniolo?
Doppel learns Nicolò Zaniolo'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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