Players like Declan Rice
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDeclan Rice's profile ↗
The players most similar to Declan Rice are Leon Goretzka, Joey Veerman, Dominik Szoboszlai. Doppel rates Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) a 84/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 82/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Declan Rice is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder, excelling in both defensive duties and attacking transitions. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he showcases elite qualities, particularly in accurate final-third passes and winning possession in the attacking third. His durability is impressive, having missed only five games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Arsenal.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating, Touches. Availability: 5 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Declan Rice
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 84 |
| 3 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 5 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Adam Whartonsimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 22 | €74m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Douglas Luizsimilar↗ | Juventus | 28 | €19m | 91 | 83 |
| 10 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Neil El Aynaouisimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 25 | €29m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Nadiem Amirisimilar↗ | 1. FSV Mainz 05 | 30 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Declan Rice
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Sofascore rating, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Accurate crosses, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Declan Rice?
Statistically, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest look-alike to Declan Rice — a 84/100 profile match (94/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Declan Rice?
By Doppel's fit score, Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Declan Rice, with a 84/100 overall match. Joey Veerman and Dominik Szoboszlai are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Declan Rice?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 82/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Declan Rice?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Declan Rice's 2025/26 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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