Who should replace Bruno Zapelli?
CAM/CMAthletico · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Zapelli's profile ↗
Bruno Zapelli is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Athletico in Brazil's Serie A. He has made 15 appearances in the 2026 season, contributing 1 assist over 691 minutes. For those seeking the best replacement for Zapelli, Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 86/100, and Alexandru Maxim from Gaziantep FK, with a fit score of 85/100, are strong alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Mirassol | 29 | €1.0m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 5 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Carlos Dotorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.2m | 91 | 81 |
| 7 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 91 | 81 |
| 8 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 9 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 23 | €8.7m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Olympique de Marseille | 26 | €11m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 89 | 86 |
| 12 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 89 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bruno Zapelli
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Accurate long balls, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bruno Zapelli?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to Bruno Zapelli, at 94/100 on profile. Alexandru Maxim and Shaylon follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bruno Zapelli?
Yes — Alexandru Maxim (Gaziantep FK) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €300k, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bruno Zapelli?
Doppel learns Bruno Zapelli's role profile from his 2026 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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