Players like David Ricardo
CBBotafogo · 2025 · ranked by tactical + market fitDavid Ricardo's profile ↗
David Ricardo is a centre-back for Botafogo in Brazil's Serie A, having made 22 appearances in 2025. Players similar to David Ricardo include Gabriele Guarino from Empoli, who has a fit score of 87/100, and Matthew Pollock from Watford, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players share a comparable role and statistical profile, making them suitable alternatives for teams seeking defenders like Ricardo.
12 players most similar to David Ricardo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriele Guarinosimilar↗ | Empoli | 22 | €3.6m | 92 | 87 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 91 | 83 |
| 3 | Husniddin Aliqulovsimilar↗ | Çaykur Rizespor | 27 | €1.2m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Mark McGuinnesssimilar↗ | Luton Town | 25 | €6.7m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Charlie Cresswellsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 24 | €24m | 90 | 85 |
| 6 | Gustavo Henriquesimilar↗ | Corinthians | 33 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 7 | Harry Darlingsimilar↗ | Swansea City | 27 | €4.4m | 89 | 85 |
| 8 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 89 | 83 |
| 9 | Adil Demirbağsimilar↗ | Konyaspor | 29 | €3.3m | 89 | 82 |
| 10 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 88 | 84 |
| 11 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 88 | 84 |
| 12 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 88 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match David Ricardo
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Aerial duels won, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% David Ricardo · strong: Shots, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90, Non-penalty goals /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for David Ricardo?
By Doppel's fit score, Gabriele Guarino (Empoli) is the closest profile to David Ricardo, with a 87/100 overall match. Matthew Pollock and Husniddin Aliqulov are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to David Ricardo?
Yes. Gustavo Henrique (Corinthians) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to David Ricardo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from David Ricardo's 2025 season, then ranks centre backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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