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Torino· 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Best Alternatives to Duván Zapata

Centre ForwardColombia35y€3.0MFull profile →

Target Man

0.24G/90

0.16A/90

Based on 1,108 min · 2025/2026 · Serie A · PARTIAL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Duván Zapata

M'Bala Nzola84% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €6.0M
Agustín Álvarez84% match
Sassuolo · Serie A · €3.7M
Marcus Thuram80% match
Inter · Serie A · €60.0M

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Playing Style Analysis

Target Man

A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (2.8 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.24 goals/90) and a reliable supplier (0.16 assists/90). The three closest DNA matches to Duván Zapata:

M'Bala Nzola(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.3 key passes/90), a regular goalscorer (0.26 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).
Agustín Álvarez(84% match) — A Target Man. Statistically, he stands out as a capable chance creator (1.2 key passes/90), a constant goal threat (3.6 shots/90), a proven goalscorer (0.41 goals/90) and strong in aerial duels (3.1 aerials won/90).
Marcus Thuram(80% match) — Marcus Thuram is a Poacher. Clinical finisher who lives for goals inside the box.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

M'Bala Nzola

Sassuolo · Serie A

Angola29yContract 2026

G/900.26

A/900.00

Target ManOut of form ↓

vs Zapata: 6y younger

84% match

€6.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Duván Zapata?▼

The top alternatives to Duván Zapata based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: M'Bala Nzola, Agustín Álvarez, Marcus Thuram, Moise Kean, Loïs Openda. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Duván Zapata in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Duván Zapata in 2026 include M'Bala Nzola (€6.0M), Agustín Álvarez (€3.7M), Marcus Thuram (€60.0M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Duván Zapata play and who plays similarly?▼

Duván Zapata plays as a Attacker. Players with a comparable positional profile include M'Bala Nzola (Angola, €6.0M); Agustín Álvarez (Uruguay, €3.7M); Marcus Thuram (France, €60.0M); Moise Kean (Italy, €45.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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