Declan Rice alternatives
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDeclan Rice's profile ↗
Declan Rice is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Arsenal in the Premier League, with 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Rice, players like James Ward-Prowse, valued at €4m with a fit score of 85/100, and Pascal Groß, valued at €2m with a fit score of 84/100, present viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 2 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 89 | 85 |
| 3 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 5 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 12 | Samusimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Declan Rice
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Declan Rice?
Pascal Groß (Brighton & Hove Albion) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €2.3m with a 85/100 match to Declan Rice.
Who is the best-value alternative to Declan Rice?
James Ward-Prowse offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 85/100 at about €4.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Declan Rice?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Declan Rice's statistical profile, then keeps those priced below him — league-strength adjusted, top leagues across Europe and South America, last 3 seasons.
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