J. Zapata
2029 · clause 5,4 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of J. Zapata in Career Mode
J. Zapata is an attacking midfielder at Atlético Nacional (69 overall, CAM) — decent at that. At 25 it's immediate output: what you see is what you get, no waiting.
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should J. Zapata have?
Their place is in the hole, between the lines as CAM. Their value is creation: give them a free role behind the striker to link and assist. They can also play CM and CDM. The game also rewards them with roles like Playmaker and Playmaker, which reinforce that profile.
What are you buying?
What makes them reliable: ball control (73) and agility (73). Their ball control is run-of-the-mill and it's the trait to build their game around.
Where do they struggle?
Their soft spots: curve (58) and composure (62). Things to keep in mind when building the team around them.
Are they worth signing in Career Mode?
Worth around 2,4 M€ with 17 K€ wages. Not a bargain, but money well spent if you want a reliable starter from day one.
How far can they go?
They start from 69 with a ceiling of 74 — that's +5 of headroom. Some room left, but at their age improvement is slow now: don't expect a leap. Potential doesn't rise on its own: it needs games, not the bench.
What is J. Zapata's best position?
Their best position is CAM, though they can also play CM and CDM.
How high can J. Zapata's rating go?
Their potential is 74. They start from 69, so they can rise +5 with minutes and development.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 2,4 M€, with 17 K€ wages.
Do they pass well?
Their vision is 68 — decent for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
Pace
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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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