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 October 2026.
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Samuele Ricci is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and defensive reliability. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top 49% of his positional peers, he excels in winning aerial duels and making clearances, contributing significantly to his team's defensive stability. While he may not be a creative playmaker, his durability and consistent presence on the pitch—missing only seven games in three seasons—make him a valuable asset in the 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 | 85 |
| 4 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | Burnley | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Lecce | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 7 | Görkem Sağlamsimilar↗ | Kayserispor | 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 | Rihito Yamamotosimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 25 | €7.4m | 90 | 83 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Samuele Ricci?
Statistically, Mathias Jensen (Brentford) is the closest look-alike to Samuele Ricci — a 85/100 profile match (93/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Kayserispor) 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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