C. Zabala
2025 · clause 4 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of C. Zabala in Career Mode
C. Zabala is a defensive midfielder at Independiente del Valle (69 overall, CDM) — unremarkable at that. In full maturity (27); sign them to win now, not for the future.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
How do you play C. Zabala?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Anchor them in front of the centre-backs to screen space, break up play and make the first pass. They're the team's balance. They can also play CM. The game also rewards them with roles like Holding and Deep-Lying playmaker, which reinforce that profile.
What do they do well?
Their weapons: strength (74) and short passing (71). That run-of-the-mill strength is their signature.
What are they missing?
Their weak points: marking (60) and aggression (61). Nothing the right system and teammates can't cover.
Are they worth the price?
Their market price sits around 1,8 M€, with 14 K€ in wages. Not a bargain, but money well spent if you want a reliable starter from day one. They're also out of contract soon (2025), so you can push in talks or grab them almost free at the end of the season.
What is C. Zabala's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM.
How high can C. Zabala's rating go?
Their potential is 71. They start from 69, so they can rise +2 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 1,8 M€, with 14 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 66 — a bit short for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
Shooting
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Mentality
Defending
By pitch position
Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
Specialities and traits
No specialities or traits recorded for this player.
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