Players like Richard Ríos
CM/CDMBenfica · 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 86/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Abdou Harroui scores 86/100 at about €1.6m. Data as of October 2026.
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Richard Ríos is a dynamic box-to-box midfielder who excels in both offensive contributions and defensive duels. With a Sofascore rating in the top 19% of his positional peers, he showcases an impressive ability to score and create chances, evidenced by his top 5% shots per 90 and strong xG + xA metrics. His durability is an asset, having missed only 8 games in the last three seasons, making him a reliable presence in midfield. While his finishing could improve, his all-around game makes him a valuable asset for Benfica.
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 | 86 |
| 2 | Abdou Harrouisimilar↗ | Hellas Verona | 28 | €1.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 3 | Brais Méndezsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €7.8m | 95 | 85 |
| 4 | Carlos Alcarazsimilar↗ | Everton | 24 | €15m | 94 | 86 |
| 5 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 6 | Eric Ebimbesimilar↗ | FC Schalke 04 | 26 | €6.5m | 94 | 87 |
| 7 | Jude Bellinghamsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 23 | €151m | 94 | 85 |
| 8 | Youssouf Fofanasimilar↗ | Sevilla | 27 | €25m | 94 | 85 |
| 9 | Emre Akbabasimilar↗ | Eyüpspor | 34 | €400k | 94 | 85 |
| 10 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 93 | 85 |
| 11 | Diego Gómezsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €27m | 93 | 85 |
| 12 | Juninho Bacunasimilar↗ | Gaziantep FK | 29 | €1.8m | 93 | 87 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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 closest look-alike to Richard Ríos?
Statistically, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) is the closest look-alike to Richard Ríos — a 86/100 profile match (95/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
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 86/100 overall match. Abdou Harroui and Brais Méndez are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Richard Ríos?
Yes. Abdou Harroui (Hellas Verona) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 86/100 at roughly €1.6m.
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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