What is Rising Transfers' AI verdict on Erik Zenga?

Zenga wins more aerial duels than Musiala — nearly 4x the output. 0 goals in 17 games. You decide. Compared with Jamal Musiala (N/A vs anchor). Concern: Goals (Bottom 1%).

How does Erik Zenga compare to Jamal Musiala?

Erik Zenga aerials won vs Jamal Musiala (15 aerials won in 17 games), but goals (0 goals in 17 games). Full comparison uses RT DNA and per-90 data.

What are Erik Zenga's biggest strengths and weaknesses in 2026?

Weakness: Goals (Bottom 1%). Percentiles vs Bundesliga Midfielder with enough minutes.

Who are good alternatives or comparisons for Erik Zenga?

Players to consider alongside this verdict: Jamal Musiala. See RT alternatives ranked by DNA similarity and league/value fit.

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Meppen· 2022/2023 · Bundesliga · FULL

AI Verdict: Erik Zenga

Defensive MidfieldGermany33yN/AFull profile →

Box-to-Box

0.53KP/90

0.00G/90

0.07A/90

Based on 1,355 min · 2022/2023 · Bundesliga · FULL

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Zenga wins more aerial duels than Musiala — nearly 4x the output.

vs Jamal Musiala · Bundesliga · Similar role · N/A

Zenga wins on

Aerials Won

1.00/90 · 46th pct · 15 aerials won in 17 games

Zenga loses on

Goals

0.00/90 · Bottom 1% · 0 goals in 17 games

Based on 1,355 min (17 apps) vs anchor 681 min · 226 peers in Bundesliga MID · Season per-90 · latest DNA row

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Bundesliga · same-role pool

1.00/90

46th pct

Zenga

Aerials Won

RT edge

0.26/90

Bottom 13%

Musiala

0.00/90

Bottom 1%

Zenga

Goals

gap

0.40/90

Top 4%

Musiala

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vs Bundesliga Midfielders

Goals

0.00/90Bottom 1%

Shots

0.46/90Bottom 12%

Press Intensity

0.26/90Bottom 13%

Percentile rank among Bundesliga midfielders (n=291) · Per 90 min · RT Intelligence™

Playing Style Analysis

Box-to-Box

A Box-to-Box. A Box-to-Box. Statistically, he stands out as wins the physical battle (63% duel success).

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