Who should replace Franco Zapiola?
LM/LWClub Atlético Platense · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitFranco Zapiola's profile ↗
Franco Zapiola is a left midfielder/left winger for Club Atlético Platense in the Argentine Liga Profesional, with 16 appearances and 2 goals in 2026. For clubs seeking the best replacement for Zapiola, Jakob Breum from Go Ahead Eagles offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 84/100, while Myron Van Brederode from KV Mechelen and Florent Muslija from Fortuna Düsseldorf also present viable alternatives, both achieving fit scores of 80/100.
Best replacements for Franco Zapiola
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myron Van Brederodesimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 23 | €4.9m | 91 | 80 |
| 2 | Jakob Breumsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €5.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Florent Muslijasimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 28 | €1.9m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Barış Atiksimilar↗ | 1. FC Magdeburg | 31 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 5 | Noa Langsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 27 | €24m | 90 | 82 |
| 6 | Mikey Johnstonsimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 27 | €4.1m | 90 | 81 |
| 7 | Williansimilar↗ | Fulham | 38 | €400k | 90 | 84 |
| 8 | Jón Dagur Þórsteinssonsimilar↗ | Oud-Heverlee Leuven | 28 | €800k | 90 | 83 |
| 9 | Bryan Zaragozasimilar↗ | Osasuna | 25 | €7.5m | 90 | 81 |
| 10 | Thorgan Hazardsimilar↗ | RSC Anderlecht | 33 | €1.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 11 | Jaidon Anthonysimilar↗ | Burnley | 27 | €19m | 89 | 78 |
| 12 | Raúl Morosimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 24 | €3.3m | 89 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Franco Zapiola
≈ 100% Franco Zapiola · strong: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Franco Zapiola · strong: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Franco Zapiola · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Franco Zapiola?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Myron Van Brederode (KV Mechelen) does the closest job to Franco Zapiola, at 91/100 on profile. Jakob Breum and Florent Muslija follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Franco Zapiola?
Yes — Willian (Fulham) plays a similar left midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Franco Zapiola?
Doppel learns Franco Zapiola's role profile from his 2026 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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