Players like Rico Lewis
RB/CDMManchester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRico Lewis's profile ↗
The players most similar to Rico Lewis are Himad Abdelli, Iván Martín, Pascal Groß. Doppel rates Himad Abdelli (Angers) a 81/100 overall match — 84/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Julien Ponceau scores 79/100 at about €1.8m. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Rico Lewis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Himad Abdellisimilar↗ | Angers | 27 | €4.6m | 84 | 81 |
| 2 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 87 | 81 |
| 3 | Pascal Großsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 35 | €2.3m | 82 | 80 |
| 4 | İlkay Gündoğansimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 36 | €1.9m | 80 | 80 |
| 5 | Julien Ponceausimilar↗ | Lorient | 26 | €1.8m | 83 | 79 |
| 6 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 87 | 79 |
| 7 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 84 | 79 |
| 8 | Lucas Da Cunhasimilar↗ | Como | 25 | €18m | 80 | 78 |
| 9 | Ridle Bakusimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €13m | 80 | 78 |
| 10 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 78 | 78 |
| 11 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €25m | 82 | 78 |
| 12 | Konrad Laimersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €31m | 84 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rico Lewis
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Possession won in att. third, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rico Lewis?
By Doppel's fit score, Himad Abdelli (Angers) is the closest profile to Rico Lewis, with a 81/100 overall match. Iván Martín and Pascal Groß are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Rico Lewis?
Yes. Julien Ponceau (Lorient) plays a similar right back role and rates 79/100 at roughly €1.8m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Rico Lewis?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Rico Lewis's 2024/25 season, then ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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