Players like Riccieli
CBFamalicão · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccieli's profile ↗
The players most similar to Riccieli are Ze Vitor, Husniddin Aliqulov, Gabriele Guarino. Doppel rates Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) a 82/100 overall match — 91/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Andrea Tiritiello scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Riccieli is a traditional, aerially dominant centre-back known for his ability to deliver accurate long passes, positioning him as a reliable distributor from the back. Despite his Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom tier of his peers, his strong aerial presence, winning a significant percentage of duels, showcases his defensive capabilities. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, having missed a notable number of games over the past few seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won. Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Riccieli
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 91 | 82 |
| 2 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 90 | 81 |
| 3 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 89 | 86 |
| 4 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 6 | Matej Maglicasimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 80 |
| 7 | Matias Antoninisimilar↗ | Catanzaro | 28 | €1.6m | 87 | 80 |
| 8 | Andrea Tiritiellosimilar↗ | Virtus Entella | 31 | €400k | 86 | 85 |
| 9 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 86 | 82 |
| 12 | Jake Coopersimilar↗ | Millwall | 31 | €1.7m | 86 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccieli
≈ 100% Riccieli · strong: Shots, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Clearances /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Riccieli · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Riccieli · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Riccieli?
By Doppel's fit score, Ze Vitor (CD Nacional) is the closest profile to Riccieli, with a 82/100 overall match. Husniddin Aliqulov and Gabriele Guarino are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Riccieli?
Yes. Andrea Tiritiello (Virtus Entella) plays a similar centre back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Riccieli?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Riccieli's 2023/24 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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