Players like Chris Rigg
CM/CAMSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChris Rigg's profile ↗
The players most similar to Chris Rigg are Kevin Sessa, Charlie Patiño, Fabian Rieder. Doppel rates Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) a 86/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Charlie Patiño scores 84/100 at about €600k. Data as of October 2026.
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Chris Rigg is a dynamic attacking midfielder with a knack for successful dribbling, showcasing his ability to navigate tight spaces and take on defenders. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 36% of his positional peers, his durability stands out, having missed no games in three seasons. While he may need to refine his finishing and defensive contributions, his potential to develop into a more influential playmaker is evident.
Strengths: Successful dribbles. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Chris Rigg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 26 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 2 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 3 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 24 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 6 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 91 | 84 |
| 7 | Mohamed Nassohsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 23 | €700k | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 91 | 84 |
| 9 | Irakli Yegoiansimilar↗ | Excelsior | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 90 | 86 |
| 11 | Filip Krastevsimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €2.9m | 90 | 83 |
| 12 | Pablo Pagissimilar↗ | Paris FC | 24 | €14m | 90 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chris Rigg
≈ 100% Chris Rigg · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Chris Rigg · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Chris Rigg · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Chris Rigg?
Statistically, Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is the closest look-alike to Chris Rigg — a 86/100 profile match (92/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Chris Rigg?
By Doppel's fit score, Kevin Sessa (Hertha BSC) is the closest profile to Chris Rigg, with a 86/100 overall match. Charlie Patiño and Fabian Rieder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chris Rigg?
Yes. Charlie Patiño (Deportivo de A Coruña) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 84/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Chris Rigg?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Chris Rigg's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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