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 October 2026.
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Riccardo Calafiori is a dynamic left-back with the versatility to excel in a centre-back role, showcasing a strong defensive presence and ball-playing ability. With a Sofascore rating in the top 6% of his positional peers, he combines impressive touches and tackles with a solid aerial game, making him a reliable asset in both defensive and build-up phases. While his injury history raises concerns about durability, when fit, Calafiori is a standout performer capable of influencing matches at both ends of the pitch.
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 | 85 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | Fortuna Düsseldorf | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Manchester United | 22 | €33m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | Galatasaray | 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 | Liberato Cacacesimilar↗ | Wrexham | 26 | €2.3m | 90 | 86 |
| 12 | Keane Lewis-Pottersimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €24m | 90 | 84 |
* 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 closest look-alike to Riccardo Calafiori?
Statistically, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Riccardo Calafiori — a 87/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 (Fortuna Düsseldorf) 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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