Players like Nico O'Reilly
LB/CMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico O'Reilly's profile ↗
The players most similar to Nico O'Reilly are Alex Scott, Johan Manzambi, Ross Barkley. Doppel rates Alex Scott (Bournemouth) a 84/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Ross Barkley scores 84/100 at about €3.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Nico O'Reilly is an attacking left-back with a penchant for contributing offensively, showcasing his ability to score and assist, reflected in his impressive non-penalty goals and xG+xA metrics. With a Sofascore rating placing him in the top half of his positional peers, he consistently impacts games through his high volume of touches and successful duels. While his long ball accuracy could improve, his durability is commendable, having missed only 15 games in three seasons, making him a reliable asset for Manchester City.
Strengths: Touches, Non-penalty goals, xG + xA. Availability: 15 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Nico O'Reilly
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 7 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 92 | 85 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 12 | Malik Tillmansimilar↗ | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 24 | €27m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico O'Reilly
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Successful dribbles, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Shots /90, Duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Nico O'Reilly?
Statistically, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest look-alike to Nico O'Reilly — a 84/100 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 Nico O'Reilly?
By Doppel's fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) is the closest profile to Nico O'Reilly, with a 84/100 overall match. Johan Manzambi and Ross Barkley are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Nico O'Reilly?
Yes. Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar left back role and rates 84/100 at roughly €3.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Nico O'Reilly?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Nico O'Reilly'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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