Who should replace Nicolò Zaniolo?
ST/CAMUdinese · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNicolò Zaniolo's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Nicolò Zaniolo, the best-fitting strikers are Eliesse Ben Seghir, Cyril Ngonge, Xavi Simons. Eliesse Ben Seghir (AS Monaco) matches the role at 93/100 on tactical profile (81/100 overall). A cheaper option: Florian Thauvin at about €5.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Nicolò Zaniolo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eliesse Ben Seghirsimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 19 | €21m | 93 | 81 |
| 2 | Cyril Ngongesimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 23 | €6.8m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 20 | €36m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Aleksey Miranchuksimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €7.1m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Facundo Buonanottesimilar↗ | Leicester City | 20 | €11m | 91 | 77 |
| 7 | Oihan Sancetsimilar↗ | Athletic Club | 23 | €24m | 91 | 76 |
| 8 | Florian Thauvinsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 32 | €5.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 31 | €3.6m | 91 | 81 |
| 10 | Dejan Kulusevskisimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 23 | €17m | 91 | 77 |
| 11 | Francisco Conceiçãosimilar↗ | Juventus | 23 | €28m | 91 | 80 |
| 12 | Angelo Fulginisimilar↗ | RC Lens | 27 | €5.3m | 91 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Accurate crosses, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Nicolò Zaniolo · strong: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Successful dribbles /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nicolò Zaniolo?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Eliesse Ben Seghir (AS Monaco) does the closest job to Nicolò Zaniolo, at 93/100 on profile. Cyril Ngonge and Xavi Simons follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nicolò Zaniolo?
Yes — Florian Thauvin (RC Lens) plays a similar striker role at roughly €5.2m, a 83/100 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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