Players like Omar Richards
LBRio Ave · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitOmar Richards's profile ↗
Omar Richards is a left-back for Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga, with 14 appearances and 702 minutes played in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Richards include Théo Sainte-Luce from Montpellier, who has a fit score of 77/100, and Yannick Cappelle from SV Zulte Waregem, with a fit score of 76/100. Other comparable options are Rhys Norrington-Davies of Queens Park Rangers and Giovanni Bonfanti from Pisa, both of whom also demonstrate a strong statistical profile.
About Omar Richards
Omar Richards is a tenacious left-back with a strong defensive presence, excelling in duels and interceptions. His impressive dribbling ability allows him to progress the ball effectively, making him a valuable asset in both defense and attack. While not prolific in terms of goals or assists, his overall reliability is underscored by limited absences from the pitch, showcasing his durability. Though he may not dominate aerially, his strong ground game and work rate make him a solid contributor in the backline.
Strengths: Successful dribbles, Duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 14 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Omar Richards
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Théo Sainte-Lucesimilar↗ | Montpellier | 28 | €1.0m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Yannick Cappellesimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 23 | €700k | 90 | 76 |
| 3 | Rhys Norrington-Daviessimilar↗ | Queens Park Rangers | 27 | €2.3m | 89 | 77 |
| 4 | Giovanni Bonfantisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €3.9m | 89 | 77 |
| 5 | Marcus Baggesensimilar↗ | IFK Norrköping | 23 | €400k | 89 | 79 |
| 6 | Unax Agotesimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 23 | €200k | 89 | 78 |
| 7 | Cristiano Banisimilar↗ | Mantova | 27 | €500k | 88 | 77 |
| 8 | Fernando Medranosimilar↗ | Mirandés | 26 | €500k | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Deyovaisio Zeefuiksimilar↗ | Hertha BSC | 28 | €1.1m | 88 | 77 |
| 10 | Jorge Salinassimilar↗ | Real Racing Club | 19 | €8.5m | 87 | 76 |
| 11 | Marvelsimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €800k | 86 | 78 |
| 12 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 86 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Omar Richards
≈ 100% Omar Richards · medium reliability
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≈ 100% Omar Richards · strong: Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Omar Richards?
By Doppel's fit score, Théo Sainte-Luce (Montpellier) is the closest profile to Omar Richards, with a 77/100 overall match. Yannick Cappelle and Rhys Norrington-Davies are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Omar Richards?
Yes. Unax Agote (Real Sociedad B) plays a similar left back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €200k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Omar Richards?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Omar Richards'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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