Who should replace Bruno Zapelli?
CAM/CMAthletico · 2020/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBruno Zapelli's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Bruno Zapelli, the best-fitting attacking midfielders are Ajdin Hrustić, Carles Aleñá, Arsen Zakharyan. Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (86/100 overall). A cheaper option: Alexandru Maxim at about €300k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Bruno Zapelli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 94 | 86 |
| 2 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 93 | 81 |
| 3 | Arsen Zakharyansimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 23 | €8.7m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Shaylonsimilar↗ | Atlético Goianiense | 29 | €1.0m | 92 | 85 |
| 6 | Florian Kainzsimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 34 | €11m* | 92 | 81 |
| 7 | Ramzi Safourisimilar↗ | Antalyaspor | 31 | €900k | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Hugo Félixsimilar↗ | Tondela | 22 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Tiago Silvasimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 33 | €2.3m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Anouar Ait El Hadjsimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 24 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Dominik Janošeksimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 28 | €600k | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Qazim Lacisimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 30 | €2.9m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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 crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Bruno Zapelli · strong: Accurate crosses, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Shots /90, Key passes /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. Carles Aleñá and Arsen Zakharyan 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 2020/26 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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