Players like Cristian Rivera
CM/CDMSporting Gijón · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitCristian Rivera's profile ↗
The players most similar to Cristian Rivera are Jocelyn Janneh, Daniel Requena, Beñat Gerenabarrena. Doppel rates Jocelyn Janneh (Bastia) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thiago Ojeda scores 80/100 at about €600k. Data as of July 2026.
About Cristian Rivera
Cristian Rivera is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and tenacity in breaking up play. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 27% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and contributes effectively with tackles and interceptions, showcasing his defensive reliability. His durability is a significant asset, having missed no games in the last three seasons, making him a dependable presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Cristian Rivera
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jocelyn Jannehsimilar↗ | Bastia | 24 | €800k | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Daniel Requenasimilar↗ | Córdoba | 22 | €1.0m | 90 | 82 |
| 3 | Beñat Gerenabarrenasimilar↗ | CD Castellón | 23 | €1.0m | 90 | 81 |
| 4 | Stanko Jurićsimilar↗ | Real Valladolid | 30 | €1.1m | 90 | 78 |
| 5 | Thiago Ojedasimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €600k | 90 | 80 |
| 6 | Santiago Castañedasimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 22 | €5.2m | 89 | 79 |
| 7 | Duccio Degli Innocentisimilar↗ | Lecco | 23 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Julian Niehuessimilar↗ | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | 25 | €1.6m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | José Gragerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 26 | €1.3m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Josh Laurentsimilar↗ | Burnley | 31 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Noah Mbambasimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 21 | €1.8m | 89 | 79 |
| 12 | Enzo Loiodicesimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 26 | €1.2m | 89 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Cristian Rivera
≈ 100% Cristian Rivera · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Cristian Rivera · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Cristian Rivera · strong: Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Cristian Rivera?
By Doppel's fit score, Jocelyn Janneh (Bastia) is the closest profile to Cristian Rivera, with a 82/100 overall match. Daniel Requena and Beñat Gerenabarrena are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Cristian Rivera?
Yes. Thiago Ojeda (Cultural Leonesa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 80/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Cristian Rivera?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Cristian Rivera's 2023/24 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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