Players like Mikel Rico
CM/CDMFC Cartagena · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Rico's profile ↗
Mikel Rico is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Cartagena in LaLiga 2, with 31 appearances and 1000 minutes played in the 2023/24 season. Players similar to Mikel Rico include Javi Martínez from Huesca, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Efe Akman of FC Andorra, with a fit score of 78/100. Other comparable players are Elias Barsoum from Degerfors IF and Paul Venot from Annecy FC, both showcasing a similar role within their respective teams.
About Mikel Rico
Mikel Rico is a durable central midfielder known for his tenacity and ability to regain possession in the attacking third, ranking in the top 15% of his peers in this area. However, his overall quality has seen him placed in the bottom 6% of positional players, with a lack of key contributions in tackles, interceptions, and playmaking. Despite this, his remarkable availability—missing no games in the last three seasons—highlights his reliability on the pitch.
Strengths: Possession won in att. third. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Mikel Rico
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Efe Akmansimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 20 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 3 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
| 4 | Paul Venotsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 5 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 6 | Mads Bomholtsimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 21 | €1.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 7 | Olivier Ntchamsimilar↗ | Samsunspor | 30 | €1.9m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Oscar Fraulosimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 23 | €2.7m | 83 | 78 |
| 9 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 10 | Issa Doumbiasimilar↗ | Venezia | 23 | €19m | 83 | 78 |
| 11 | Gaetano Oristaniosimilar↗ | Venezia | 24 | €4.5m | 82 | 81 |
| 12 | Danijel Aleksićsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 35 | €200k | 82 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Rico
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · low reliability
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · strong: Successful dribbles, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Rico?
By Doppel's fit score, Javi Martínez (Huesca) is the closest profile to Mikel Rico, with a 79/100 overall match. Efe Akman and Elias Barsoum are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Mikel Rico?
Yes. Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Mikel Rico?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Mikel Rico'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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