Players like Richard Ríos
CM/CDMPalmeiras · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRichard Ríos's profile ↗
The players most similar to Richard Ríos are Nico O'Reilly, Abdou Harroui, Brais Méndez. Doppel rates Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Emre Akbaba scores 85/100 at about €400k. Data as of July 2026.
About Richard Ríos
Richard Ríos is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who thrives on impact, contributing both defensively and offensively. With a Sofascore rating in the top 17% of his peers, he excels in winning duels and generating shots, showcasing his ability to influence games with 5 goals and 4 assists this season. His reliability is underscored by minimal missed games, making him a key asset for Palmeiras, although his finishing could see improvement to elevate his scoring threat further.
Strengths: Shots, Duels won, Non-penalty goals. Availability: 8 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Richard Ríos
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Frosinone | 28 | €1.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Southampton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 88 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €123m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Adana Demirspor | 34 | €400k | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 10 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Birmingham City | 29 | €1.8m | 93 | 87 |
| 12 | Jack Rudonisimilar↗ | Coventry City | 25 | €21m | 92 | 85 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Richard Ríos
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Clearances, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Touches /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Richard Ríos · strong: Shots, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Big chances created /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Richard Ríos?
By Doppel's fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest profile to Richard Ríos, with a 85/100 overall match. Abdou Harroui and Brais Méndez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Richard Ríos?
Yes. Emre Akbaba (Adana Demirspor) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 85/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Richard Ríos?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Richard Ríos's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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