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 September 2026.
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Nico O'Reilly is an attacking left-back with a knack for contributing in the final third, evidenced by his impressive goal and assist tally. His top-tier metrics in touches and goal involvement per 90 minutes highlight his ability to influence the game, while his solid duel-winning rate underscores his defensive reliability. With only a few games missed over the last three seasons, he demonstrates durability and dependability on the pitch.
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↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 4 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 5 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 84 |
| 7 | Kristian Thorstvedtsimilar↗ | Sassuolo | 27 | €12m | 92 | 86 |
| 8 | Richard Ríossimilar↗ | Benfica | 26 | €27m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 92 | 84 |
| 11 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 91 | 84 |
* 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 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 (Luton Town) 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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