Players like Riyad Idrissi
LBCagliari · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiyad Idrissi's profile ↗
The players most similar to Riyad Idrissi are Carlos Romero, Mads Pedersen, Yannick Leliendal. Doppel rates Carlos Romero (Villarreal) a 81/100 overall match — 90/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Mads Pedersen scores 81/100 at about €900k. Data as of October 2026.
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Riyad Idrissi is a developing left-back whose current performance suggests he is still finding his feet in professional football. With a Sofascore rating in the bottom 17% of his peers, he has yet to establish himself as a consistent performer, lacking standout strengths in key areas such as duels and long ball accuracy. However, his durability is a positive, having missed only 10 games in three seasons, indicating reliability as he continues to hone his skills in Serie A.
Availability: 10 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Riyad Idrissi
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Romerosimilar↗ | Villarreal | 25 | €24m | 90 | 81 |
| 2 | Mads Pedersensimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 30 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Yannick Leliendalsimilar↗ | FC Volendam | 24 | €1.1m | 89 | 79 |
| 4 | Jordan Zemurasimilar↗ | Udinese | 27 | €4.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Harry Amasssimilar↗ | Sheffield Wednesday | 19 | €7.2m | 88 | 79 |
| 6 | Hennes Behrenssimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €5.2m | 88 | 81 |
| 7 | Ryan Sessegnonsimilar↗ | Fulham | 26 | €21m | 88 | 80 |
| 8 | Arthur Zagresimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 25 | €1.8m | 88 | 83 |
| 9 | Niels Nkounkousimilar↗ | Nice | 26 | €2.8m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Nathaniel Brownsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €46m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Alfonso Pedrazasimilar↗ | Lazio | 30 | €2.4m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Hugo Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 24 | €13m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riyad Idrissi
≈ 100% Riyad Idrissi · strong: Non-penalty goals, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Non-penalty goals /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Riyad Idrissi · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Riyad Idrissi · strong: Duels won, Tackles + interceptions · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Riyad Idrissi?
Statistically, Carlos Romero (Villarreal) is the closest look-alike to Riyad Idrissi — a 81/100 profile match (90/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Riyad Idrissi?
By Doppel's fit score, Carlos Romero (Villarreal) is the closest profile to Riyad Idrissi, with a 81/100 overall match. Mads Pedersen and Yannick Leliendal are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Riyad Idrissi?
Yes. Mads Pedersen (FC Augsburg) plays a similar left back role and rates 81/100 at roughly €900k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Riyad Idrissi?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Riyad Idrissi'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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