Players like Jaïro Riedewald
CM/CDMSheffield United · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitJaïro Riedewald's profile ↗
Jaïro Riedewald is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sheffield United in the Championship, having made 25 appearances in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Riedewald include Diego Villares from Deportivo de A Coruña, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Daniel Elfadli of Hamburger SV, with a fit score of 78/100. Both players demonstrate comparable roles and statistical profiles in their respective leagues.
About Jaïro Riedewald
Jaïro Riedewald is a robust defensive midfielder with an emphasis on breaking up play and aerial dominance. His top 40% Sofascore rating highlights his quality, particularly in clearances and aerial duels, where he excels in disrupting opposition attacks. While his injury record raises concerns about reliability, when fit, he contributes effectively with a knack for scoring non-penalty goals, adding a surprising attacking edge to his defensive duties.
Strengths: Clearances, Aerial duels won %, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: 26 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Jaïro Riedewald
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Diego Villaressimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 30 | €1.0m | 94 | 79 |
| 2 | Daniel Elfadlisimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 29 | €3.3m | 94 | 78 |
| 3 | Lennard Hartjessimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €800k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Miguel Atienzasimilar↗ | Burgos Club de Fútbol | 27 | €1.0m | 92 | 79 |
| 5 | Lander Olaetxeasimilar↗ | Sporting Gijón | 33 | €400k | 92 | 78 |
| 6 | Moussa Diakitésimilar↗ | Cádiz | 23 | €1.1m | 92 | 80 |
| 7 | Everson Juniorsimilar↗ | Montpellier | 23 | €1.1m | 90 | 79 |
| 8 | Arvid Brorssonsimilar↗ | Mjällby AIF | 27 | €400k | 90 | 79 |
| 9 | Kwasi Sibosimilar↗ | SD Amorebieta | 28 | €1.5m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Tomy Carbonellsimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €900k | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Robert Wagnersimilar↗ | SpVgg Greuther Fürth | 23 | €2.7m | 90 | 79 |
| 12 | Alberto del Moralsimilar↗ | Villarreal B U23 | 26 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Jaïro Riedewald
≈ 100% Jaïro Riedewald · low reliability
≈ 100% Jaïro Riedewald · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Jaïro Riedewald · strong: Clearances · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Jaïro Riedewald?
By Doppel's fit score, Diego Villares (Deportivo de A Coruña) is the closest profile to Jaïro Riedewald, with a 79/100 overall match. Daniel Elfadli and Lennard Hartjes are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Jaïro Riedewald?
Yes. Lander Olaetxea (Sporting Gijón) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 78/100 at roughly €400k.
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