Cheaper alternatives to Richard Ríos
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRichard Ríos's profile ↗
Richard Ríos is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Palmeiras in the Brazilian Serie A, currently valued at €27m. For those seeking cheaper alternatives to Ríos, Eric Ebimbe from Eintracht Frankfurt offers a fit score of 88/100 at €6m, while Juninho Bacuna of Birmingham City presents a budget option with a fit score of 87/100 and a value of €2m.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 2 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 3 | Cameron Puertassimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 28 | €6.8m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Noah Naujokssimilar↗ | Excelsior | 24 | €1.4m | 86 | 86 |
| 6 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 8 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Mohamed Ihattarensimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 24 | €3.2m | 87 | 86 |
| 10 | Gjivai Zechiëlsimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 22 | €11m | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Adil Aouchichesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 24 | €3.8m | 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 (1. FC Heidenheim) 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 88/100 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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