Players like Riccardo Brosco
CBPescara · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Brosco's profile ↗
The players most similar to Riccardo Brosco are Axel Drouhin, Ashley Phillips, Petko Hristov. Doppel rates Axel Drouhin (Annecy FC) a 81/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Lorenco Šimić scores 78/100 at about €700k. Data as of July 2026.
About Riccardo Brosco
Riccardo Brosco is a robust aerial presence at centre-back, excelling in aerial duels and overall defensive duels, making him a formidable obstacle for opposing attackers. His ability to create big chances from the back adds a unique dimension to his game, showcasing his distribution skills despite less emphasis on final-third accuracy. At 35, his durability shines through with only seven games missed over three seasons, underscoring his reliability in the heart of defense, even if his overall performance metrics suggest room for improvement.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Duels won, Big chances created. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Riccardo Brosco
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Axel Drouhinsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 26 | €1.2m | 92 | 81 |
| 2 | Ashley Phillipssimilar↗ | Stoke City | 21 | €7.5m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Petko Hristovsimilar↗ | Spezia | 27 | €1.5m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Lorenco Šimićsimilar↗ | US Avellino 1912 | 30 | €700k | 88 | 78 |
| 5 | David Lópezsimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 23 | €1.3m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Ilario Monterisisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 25 | €2.7m | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Lloyd Jonessimilar↗ | Charlton Athletic | 31 | €1.1m | 86 | 81 |
| 8 | Nikola Katićsimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 30 | €1.9m | 86 | 78 |
| 9 | Seid Koraćsimilar↗ | Venezia | 25 | €1.4m | 85 | 78 |
| 10 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 84 | 83 |
| 11 | Radu Drăguşinsimilar↗ | Genoa | 24 | €15m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccardo Brosco
≈ 100% Riccardo Brosco · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Riccardo Brosco · strong: Aerial duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Riccardo Brosco · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Riccardo Brosco?
By Doppel's fit score, Axel Drouhin (Annecy FC) is the closest profile to Riccardo Brosco, with a 81/100 overall match. Ashley Phillips and Petko Hristov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Riccardo Brosco?
Yes. Lorenco Šimić (US Avellino 1912) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Riccardo Brosco?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Riccardo Brosco's 2025/26 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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