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Zinedine Esposito
CDM · Defensive Midfielder #13 Free Agent Professional · 1st division

Zinedine Esposito

📍 Ukraine · 🎂 21 yrs · 🛡️ Shakhtar Donetsk (Donetsk) · 🏆 Premier League · 💶 €5.8M
Languages: Ukrainian English
0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes

Current club

Shakhtar Donetsk

Donetsk, Ukraine

Premier League · Professional · 1st division

Transfer wishes

Clubs this player aspires to join

  • Eintracht Frankfurt Germany · Bundesliga · Professional
  • Liverpool FC England · Premier League · Elite

Player Bio

Zinedine Esposito is a right-footed defensive midfielder at Shakhtar Donetsk (Donetsk). Speaks Ukrainian, English. Tracked by Sportify's AI scouting network with strong potential and clear ambitions at club level.

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Key attributes

Pace81
Shooting75
Passing89
Dribbling86
Defending89
Physical92

Player radar

Pace 81 Shooting 75 Passing 89 Dribbling 86 Defending 89 Physical 92

AI Profile Rating

89

Output · style · potential

Attribute breakdown

Pace81
Shooting75
Passing89
Dribbling86
Defending89
Physical92

Season output

0Goals
0Assists
0Appearances
0Minutes
Goals / 900.14
Assists / 900.07
G+A3

📈 Market value trend

Now €5.8M
€1.9M 2021 €2.9M 2022 €4.1M 2023 €4.6M 2024 €5.8M 2025
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Career History

  • 2024–25
    Shakhtar Donetsk18 apps · 2 goals
  • 2023–24
    Shakhtar Donetsk II12 apps · 0 goals

Market value

Full market profile
€5.8m ↑ €1.07m
Foot
Right
Height
181 cm
Agent
—
Contract expiry
—

Transfer history

Date Clubs Fee
Aug 2025 Shakhtar Donetsk II → Shakhtar Donetsk Free
Jul 2024 Youth academy → Shakhtar Donetsk II €2.32m
◆ Sportify AI Analysis

AI Performance & Health

Generated Sep 15, 2026

Full report
Performance score
86
Health status Fit

Fitness index: 96

Injury risk
19% Low

Key insights

  • Standout attributes: Passing, Dribbling.
  • Strong fit for Defensive Midfielder role (fit score 89).
  • Performance metrics exceed Defensive Midfielder average by 4 points overall.
  • No injury history on file — baseline risk model applied.
  • Low injury risk profile based on available data.

Sportify AI Analysis provides data-driven estimates for scouting and performance insight only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult qualified medical professionals for health decisions.

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