Players like Yuri Ribeiro
LB/CB/LMBlackburn Rovers · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitYuri Ribeiro's profile ↗
Yuri Ribeiro is a left-back/centre-back for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship, having made 22 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 assist. Players similar to Ribeiro include Callum Elder from Derby County, who has a fit score of 85/100, and Luke Thomas from Leicester City, also with a fit score of 85/100. These players share comparable roles and statistical profiles within the league.
About Yuri Ribeiro
Yuri Ribeiro is a reliable, attacking-minded left-back known for his accurate crossing and ability to generate key passes, making him a valuable asset in the final third. Despite his overall quality ranking in the bottom percentile of his peers, his durability is impressive, with no games missed in the last three seasons. While he may not contribute significantly to long balls or goal scoring, his playmaking ability from wide areas can create opportunities for teammates.
Strengths: Accurate crosses, Key passes. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Yuri Ribeiro
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Sánchezsimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 23 | €1.5m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Callum Eldersimilar↗ | Derby County | 31 | €400k | 92 | 85 |
| 3 | Luke Thomassimilar↗ | Leicester City | 25 | €5.4m | 92 | 85 |
| 4 | Bryan Goncalvessimilar↗ | FCV Dender | 30 | €500k | 90 | 83 |
| 5 | Taiga Hatasimilar↗ | Sint-Truidense VV | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 84 |
| 6 | Marc Bolasimilar↗ | Watford | 29 | €1.5m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | John Tolkinsimilar↗ | Holstein Kiel | 24 | €2.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Aske Adelgaardsimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 23 | €900k | 89 | 84 |
| 9 | Yaimar Medinasimilar↗ | KRC Genk | 22 | €4.3m | 89 | 83 |
| 10 | Samuele Angorisimilar↗ | Pisa | 23 | €4.3m | 88 | 87 |
| 11 | Karim Zedadkasimilar↗ | Südtirol | 26 | €400k | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Ryan Gilessimilar↗ | Hull City | 26 | €11m | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Yuri Ribeiro
≈ 100% Yuri Ribeiro · low reliability
≈ 100% Yuri Ribeiro · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Yuri Ribeiro · strong: Key passes, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Yuri Ribeiro?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Sánchez (Sporting Gijón) is the closest profile to Yuri Ribeiro, with a 83/100 overall match. Callum Elder and Luke Thomas are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Yuri Ribeiro?
Yes. Callum Elder (Derby County) plays a similar left back role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Yuri Ribeiro?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Yuri Ribeiro'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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