Players like Ricardo Esgaio
RM/RBFatih Karagümrük · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRicardo Esgaio's profile ↗
The players most similar to Ricardo Esgaio are Julian Lelieveld, Oliver Braude, Cherrion Valerius. Doppel rates Julian Lelieveld (RKC Waalwijk) a 80/100 overall match — 82/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Bebeto scores 77/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
12 players most similar to Ricardo Esgaio
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Lelieveldsimilar↗ | RKC Waalwijk | 29 | €400k | 82 | 80 |
| 2 | Oliver Braudesimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €4.9m | 80 | 78 |
| 3 | Cherrion Valeriussimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 21 | €600k | 82 | 78 |
| 4 | Lasse Rosenboomsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €1.3m | 82 | 77 |
| 5 | Bebetosimilar↗ | Tondela | 36 | €100k | 88 | 77 |
| 6 | Olivier Aertssensimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 22 | €600k | 87 | 77 |
| 7 | Rasmus Carstensensimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 26 | €1.8m | 80 | 77 |
| 8 | Fodé Doucourésimilar↗ | Le Havre | 25 | €1.9m | 76 | 77 |
| 9 | Tyrese Noslinsimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 24 | €800k | 77 | 77 |
| 10 | Tiago Mansosimilar↗ | Tondela | 27 | €1.0m | 78 | 77 |
| 11 | Brayann Pereirasimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 23 | €1.1m | 82 | 76 |
| 12 | Tomás Silvasimilar↗ | Vizela | 27 | €700k | 82 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Ricardo Esgaio
≈ 100% Ricardo Esgaio · strong: Key passes, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Aerial duels won %, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ricardo Esgaio · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Ricardo Esgaio · medium reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Ricardo Esgaio?
By Doppel's fit score, Julian Lelieveld (RKC Waalwijk) is the closest profile to Ricardo Esgaio, with a 80/100 overall match. Oliver Braude and Cherrion Valerius are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Ricardo Esgaio?
Yes. Bebeto (Tondela) plays a similar right midfielder role and rates 77/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Ricardo Esgaio?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Ricardo Esgaio's 2025/26 season, then ranks right midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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