Players like Riccardo Calafiori
LB/CBArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Calafiori's profile ↗
The players most similar to Riccardo Calafiori are Nico O'Reilly, Fabian Nürnberger, Sergio Reguilón. Doppel rates Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) a 87/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Fabian Nürnberger scores 86/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Riccardo Calafiori
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 94 | 87 |
| 2 | Fabian Nürnbergersimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 24 | €1.6m | 90 | 86 |
| 3 | Sergio Reguilónsimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €3.4m | 90 | 86 |
| 4 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 24 | €8.7m | 91 | 86 |
| 5 | Joakim Mæhlesimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 26 | €7.4m | 88 | 85 |
| 6 | Christopher Operisimilar↗ | Le Havre | 26 | €3.7m | 87 | 85 |
| 7 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 22 | €64m | 92 | 85 |
| 8 | Iago Borduchisimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 26 | €3.7m | 89 | 85 |
| 9 | Alfie Doughtysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 24 | €5.2m | 87 | 85 |
| 10 | Mohamed Simakansimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €22m | 91 | 85 |
| 11 | Maximilian Witteksimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 29 | €900k | 86 | 84 |
| 12 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 20 | €33m | 92 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccardo Calafiori
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: xG + xA, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Key passes, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Riccardo Calafiori?
By Doppel's fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Riccardo Calafiori, with a 87/100 overall match. Fabian Nürnberger and Sergio Reguilón are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Riccardo Calafiori?
Yes. Fabian Nürnberger (Darmstadt 98) plays a similar left back role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Riccardo Calafiori?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Riccardo Calafiori's 2025/26 season, then ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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