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, Joško Gvardiol, Anouar El Azzouzi. Doppel rates Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) a 87/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Anouar El Azzouzi scores 86/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Riccardo Calafiori is a dynamic left-back known for his aggressive defensive style and aerial prowess, making him a formidable presence at the back. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his positional peers, he excels in tackles, interceptions, and duels, showcasing his ability to disrupt opposition attacks effectively. Although he has missed a notable number of games due to injuries, his contributions in both defense and attack, evidenced by his goals and assists, highlight his value to the team when fit.
Strengths: Touches, Tackles + interceptions, Aerial duels won %. Availability: 44 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Riccardo Calafiori
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Oumar Soletsimilar↗ | Udinese | 26 | €22m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Jacobo Ramónsimilar↗ | Como | 21 | €32m | 91 | 85 |
| 10 | Valentín Barcosimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €44m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
| 12 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Empoli | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccardo Calafiori
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /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. Joško Gvardiol and Anouar El Azzouzi are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Riccardo Calafiori?
Yes. Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) 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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