Players like Ricardo Mangas
LM/LB/LWSporting CP · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRicardo Mangas's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ricardo Mangas are Junior Firpo, Ryan Manning, Jeff Hardeveld. Doppel rates Junior Firpo (Leeds United) a 82/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jeff Hardeveld scores 83/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Ricardo Mangas is a dynamic left-back with the versatility to impact the game from midfield, showcasing a strong aerial presence and solid duel-winning ability. His performance places him in the top 30% of his positional peers, highlighting his capability to create big chances while remaining a durable option, missing only 17 games in three seasons. While finishing isn't his strongest suit, his contributions defensively and in build-up play make him a reliable asset for Sporting CP.
Strengths: Aerial duels won, Big chances created, Duels won. Availability: 17 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Ricardo Mangas
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Firposimilar↗ | Leeds United | 30 | €3.4m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Ryan Manningsimilar↗ | Southampton | 30 | €3.0m | 94 | 83 |
| 3 | Jeff Hardeveldsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 31 | €400k | 92 | 83 |
| 4 | Tim Handwerkersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 28 | €600k | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 90 | 81 |
| 6 | Ivan Perišićsimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 37 | €1.2m | 90 | 84 |
| 7 | Matthieu Udolsimilar↗ | RC Lens | 30 | €7.7m | 89 | 81 |
| 8 | Nolan Gillotsimilar↗ | RAAL La Louvière | 24 | €500k | 89 | 82 |
| 9 | Diego Moreirasimilar↗ | RC Strasbourg | 22 | €24m | 89 | 81 |
| 10 | David Raumsimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 28 | €27m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Sorrisosimilar↗ | Famalicão | 25 | €4.8m | 87 | 83 |
| 12 | Germán Valerasimilar↗ | Elche | 24 | €6.2m | 87 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ricardo Mangas
≈ 100% Ricardo Mangas · strong: Sofascore rating, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Ricardo Mangas · strong: Accurate crosses, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Sofascore rating, Finishing (npG − npxG /90)
≈ 100% Ricardo Mangas · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ricardo Mangas?
By Doppel's fit score, Junior Firpo (Leeds United) is the closest profile to Ricardo Mangas, with a 82/100 overall match. Ryan Manning and Jeff Hardeveld are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ricardo Mangas?
Yes. Jeff Hardeveld (SC Telstar) plays a similar left midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ricardo Mangas?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ricardo Mangas's 2025/26 season, then ranks left midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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