Players like Samuele Ricci
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuele Ricci's profile ↗
The players most similar to Samuele Ricci are Mathias Jensen, Christian Eriksen, Lincoln. Doppel rates Mathias Jensen (Brentford) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Görkem Sağlam scores 86/100 at about €800k. Data as of September 2026.
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Samuele Ricci is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to disrupt opponents. With a Sofascore rating in the top 49% of his peers, he showcases solid reliability on the pitch, making him a dependable asset for AC Milan. His strengths lie in winning aerial duels and making crucial clearances, but he may not be the most creative force in attack. With only seven games missed in the last three seasons, Ricci proves to be a durable and consistent presence in midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Clearances. Availability: 7 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Samuele Ricci
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Hatayspor | 28 | €800k | 91 | 86 |
| 8 | Farès Chaïbisimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 24 | €15m | 91 | 85 |
| 9 | Kike Pérezsimilar↗ | Venezia | 29 | €2.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 90 | 85 |
| 11 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Alexandru Maximsimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 36 | €300k | 90 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuele Ricci
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Accurate crosses, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuele Ricci?
By Doppel's fit score, Mathias Jensen (Brentford) is the closest profile to Samuele Ricci, with a 85/100 overall match. Christian Eriksen and Lincoln are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Samuele Ricci?
Yes. Görkem Sağlam (Hatayspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €800k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Samuele Ricci?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Samuele Ricci'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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