Players like Zé Ricardo
CM/CDMRemo · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitZé Ricardo's profile ↗
The players most similar to Zé Ricardo are Lewis O'Brien, Serginho, Thomas Van den Keybus. Doppel rates Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham) a 81/100 overall match — 89/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Thomas Van den Keybus scores 81/100 at about €700k. Data as of October 2026.
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Zé Ricardo is a robust defensive midfielder known for his aerial prowess and ability to create big chances, showcasing his value in both defensive and transitional phases. Despite a Sofascore rating placing him in the bottom 10% of his peers, his durability stands out with no missed games over three seasons, highlighting his reliability. While he may not contribute significantly to clearances or goal-scoring, his strengths in the air and playmaking ability make him a solid, if underappreciated, presence in the midfield.
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Big chances created. Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Zé Ricardo
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewis O'Briensimilar↗ | Wrexham | 28 | €6.2m | 89 | 81 |
| 2 | Serginhosimilar↗ | Santa Clara | 27 | €2.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 3 | Thomas Van den Keybussimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 25 | €700k | 88 | 81 |
| 4 | Jon Ander Olasagastisimilar↗ | Levante UD | 26 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 5 | Adem Zorganesimilar↗ | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | 26 | €13m | 88 | 80 |
| 6 | Carles Aleñásimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | €2.8m | 87 | 80 |
| 7 | Mattias Svanbergsimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 27 | €8.3m | 87 | 81 |
| 8 | Félix Lemaréchalsimilar↗ | Club Brugge KV | 23 | €6.5m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 23 | €600k | 86 | 83 |
| 10 | Louis Moutonsimilar↗ | Angers | 24 | €4.1m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Sydie Pecksimilar↗ | Sheffield United | 22 | €15m | 85 | 82 |
| 12 | Florian Neuhaussimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 29 | €2.7m | 85 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Zé Ricardo
≈ 100% Zé Ricardo · strong: Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Zé Ricardo · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Zé Ricardo · strong: Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90
FAQ
Who is the closest look-alike to Zé Ricardo?
Statistically, Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham) is the closest look-alike to Zé Ricardo — a 81/100 profile match (89/100 on playing style). Here "look-alike" means the most similar playing style and output, not appearance.
Who is the best replacement for Zé Ricardo?
By Doppel's fit score, Lewis O'Brien (Wrexham) is the closest profile to Zé Ricardo, with a 81/100 overall match. Serginho and Thomas Van den Keybus are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Zé Ricardo?
Yes. Thomas Van den Keybus (KVC Westerlo) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 81/100 at roughly €700k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Zé Ricardo?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Zé Ricardo's 2026 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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