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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Explosive first few steps on the overlap, though has slowed slightly with age. (conf 0.7)
Genuine gallop down the right flank, a career-long trademark. (conf 0.7)
Functional change of direction but relies more on straight-line power. (conf 0.55)
Covers the flank repeatedly in Gasperini's demanding wing-back system. (conf 0.65)
Control
Reliable enough at speed though not the cleanest under heavy pressure. (conf 0.55)
Comfortable driving with the ball but favors direct running over close control. (conf 0.6)
Uses his frame adequately to protect the ball down the line. (conf 0.5)
Can strike a clean long-range effort though not a frequent shooter. (conf 0.55)
Distribution
Solid combination play in Atalanta's rotating wide areas. (conf 0.55)
Capable of switching play though not a primary distributor. (conf 0.5)
Whipped, dangerous deliveries from the right have long been his calling card. (conf 0.7)
Reads overlapping runs well but limited creative range in central areas. (conf 0.5)
Chance threat
Occasional well-taken goal but not a natural threat in the box. (conf 0.5)
Generally sensible, picks his moments to join the attack. (conf 0.45)
Good timing of overlapping and underlapping runs as a wing-back. (conf 0.55)
Not a designated set-piece taker at Atalanta. (conf 0.4)
Duels
Undersized for a defender, rarely a factor in aerial duels. (conf 0.45)
Combative one-on-one defending suited to wide areas. (conf 0.55)
Defense
Energetic in Atalanta's aggressive man-marking pressing scheme. (conf 0.55)
Willing tackler though can be caught upfield after attacking forays. (conf 0.45)
Sound positional sense within a back-three system but exposed in isolation. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Experienced campaigner who rarely panics under pressure. (conf 0.5)
Generally makes the right call on when to attack the byline. (conf 0.5)
Tireless up-and-down output as a wing-back into his thirties. (conf 0.65)
Resilience
Has had stretches of muscular and knee issues across his career. (conf 0.45)
Outlook
Mid-thirties veteran with limited remaining upward trajectory. (conf 0.55)
Known Serie A quantity with Italy caps and a Chelsea Premier League spell. (conf 0.6)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Davide Zappacosta is a veteran Italian right-back/wing-back known for his relentless overlapping runs, direct crossing and high work rate down the flank. Now with Atalanta, he continues to operate as an attacking wing-back in Gasperini's system, having previously featured for Chelsea, Torino and Roma. His game is built on stamina and pace rather than technical finesse, making him a reliable if unspectacular contributor in a wide role.
Capped by the Italy national team.
Spent time at Chelsea in the Premier League after a move from Torino.