Richard Ríos alternatives
CM/CDMBenfica · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRichard Ríos's profile ↗
Richard Ríos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Benfica in the Primeira Liga, with 27 appearances and a market value of €27m. For those seeking a cheaper alternative to Ríos, players like Eric Ebimbe from FC Schalke 04, valued at €6m with a fit score of 87/100, and Juninho Bacuna from Gaziantep FK, valued at €2m with a fit score of 87/100, represent viable options.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | SV Werder Bremen | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Levi Smanssimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 23 | €1.4m | 88 | 86 |
| 6 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 7 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 9 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 10 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 11 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 22 | €11m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Edu Expósitosimilar↗ | Espanyol | 30 | €4.5m | 92 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Richard Ríos
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
What is the cheapest alternative to Richard Ríos?
Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is among the most affordable similar profiles, at roughly €800k with a 86/100 match to Richard Ríos.
Who is the best-value alternative to Richard Ríos?
Eric Ebimbe offers the best balance of fit and price among the alternatives, rated 87/100 at about €6.5m.
How does Doppel choose alternatives to Richard Ríos?
Doppel ranks players in the same detailed position (central midfielder) by how closely they match Richard Ríos'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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