Nico O'Reilly alternatives
LB/CMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico O'Reilly's profile ↗
Nico O'Reilly is a left-back/central midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League, valued at €76m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to O'Reilly, Kristian Thorstvedt from Sassuolo, valued at €12m, and Kevin Sessa of Hertha BSC, valued at just €1m, both have fit scores of 86/100. Additionally, Filip Krastev from PEC Zwolle offers a budget option at €3m with a fit score of 85/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 89 | 86 |
| 3 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 85 |
| 4 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 83 | 85 |
| 6 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 90 | 85 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 87 | 84 |
| 10 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 89 | 84 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 89 | 84 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico O'Reilly
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Nico O'Reilly?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Nico O'Reilly.
Who is the best-value alternative to Nico O'Reilly?
Kristian Thorstvedt offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 86/100 at about €12m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Nico O'Reilly?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (left back) by how closely they match Nico O'Reilly'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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