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Atlético Nacional· 2023/2024 · Liga MX · FULL

Best Alternatives to Juan Zapata

MidfielderColombia26y€1.0MFull profile →

Balanced Midfielder

0.40KP/90

0.27G/90

0.00A/90

Based on 1,350 min · 2023/2024 · Liga MX · FULL

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 Juan Zapata

Marvin Schulz82% match
Preußen Münster · Bundesliga
Lukas Kunze82% match
Hansa Rostock · Bundesliga
Jano Monserrate

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Playing Style Analysis

Balanced Midfielder

A Balanced Midfielder. Statistically, he stands out as a constant goal threat (3.1 shots/90), a regular goalscorer (0.27 goals/90) and active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90). The three closest DNA matches to Juan Zapata:

Marvin Schulz(82% match) — Marvin Schulz is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Lukas Kunze(82% match) — Lukas Kunze is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.
Jano Monserrate(82% match) — Alejandro Monserrate Pueyo is a Balanced Midfielder. Well-rounded midfielder contributing in multiple phases.

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Similar Players — Ranked by DNA Similarity

Marvin Schulz

Preußen Münster · Bundesliga

Germany31y

KP/900.77

G/900.39

Balanced MidfielderSmall SampleSteady form

vs Zapata: 5y older

82% match

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Who are the best alternatives to Juan Zapata?▼

The top alternatives to Juan Zapata based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Marvin Schulz, Lukas Kunze, Jano Monserrate, Minos Gouras, José García. 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 Juan Zapata in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Juan Zapata in 2026 include Marvin Schulz (N/A), Lukas Kunze (N/A), Jano Monserrate (N/A). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

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

Juan Zapata plays as a Midfielder. Players with a comparable positional profile include Marvin Schulz (Germany, N/A); Lukas Kunze (Germany, N/A); Jano Monserrate (Spain, N/A); Minos Gouras (Germany, N/A).

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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