
Based on 1,349 min · 2025 · Major League Soccer · FULL
Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.
Osasuna · La Liga · €3.5M
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See Full Verdict + Share Card →Zanka operates as a high-volume circulation hub for a Tier C MLS side, acting less like a traditional midfield engine and more like a localized air traffic controller. While his 65.2 passes per 90 put him in the top 5% of the league for involvement, he is a safety-first technician rather than a visionary, evidenced by a chance creation rate that languishes in the bottom 10%. The counterintuitive reality of his profile lies in his defensive efficiency; despite a low pressing intensity, he is a statistical monster in 1v1 scenarios, winning 62.8% of his duels to rank among the league’s elite. The three closest DNA matches to Zanka:
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Genoa · Serie A · €3.0M
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