Players like Chadi Riad
CBCrystal Palace · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitChadi Riad's profile ↗
The players most similar to Chadi Riad are Juanma Herzog, Tiago Gabriel, Kazunari Kita. Doppel rates Juanma Herzog (Las Palmas) a 79/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Paulo Oliveira scores 80/100 at about €400k. Data as of September 2026.
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Chadi Riad is a positional ball-playing centre-back whose game is built on reliability and defensive solidity. Despite currently sitting in the bottom tier of his positional peers, he showcases commendable strengths with his high volume of touches and solid clearance stats, indicating a player who can effectively manage defensive situations. However, his injury history raises concerns about durability, which could impact his consistency in the lineup.
Strengths: Touches, Clearances. Availability: 104 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Chadi Riad
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juanma Herzogsimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 22 | €1.5m | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Tiago Gabrielsimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €15m | 90 | 85 |
| 3 | Kazunari Kitasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 21 | €1.8m | 88 | 79 |
| 4 | Paulo Oliveirasimilar↗ | Sporting Braga | 34 | €400k | 88 | 80 |
| 5 | Nathaniel Phillipssimilar↗ | West Bromwich Albion | 29 | €2.4m | 87 | 78 |
| 6 | Leo Greimlsimilar↗ | NAC Breda | 25 | €800k | 85 | 80 |
| 7 | Yerry Minasimilar↗ | Cagliari | 32 | €2.3m | 85 | 79 |
| 8 | Ze Vitorsimilar↗ | CD Nacional | 25 | €2.4m | 85 | 79 |
| 9 | Timo Hüberssimilar↗ | 1. FC Köln | 30 | €1.4m | 84 | 79 |
| 10 | Mattia Banisimilar↗ | Palermo | 33 | €1.3m | 84 | 81 |
| 11 | Maximilian Großersimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 25 | €700k | 84 | 83 |
| 12 | Santiago Buenosimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 28 | €9.2m | 83 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chadi Riad
≈ 100% Chadi Riad · strong: Clearances, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Shots /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Chadi Riad · strong: Duels won, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Chadi Riad · low reliability
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chadi Riad?
By Doppel's fit score, Juanma Herzog (Las Palmas) is the closest profile to Chadi Riad, with a 79/100 overall match. Tiago Gabriel and Kazunari Kita are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chadi Riad?
Yes. Paulo Oliveira (Sporting Braga) plays a similar centre back role and rates 80/100 at roughly €400k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Chadi Riad?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Chadi Riad's 2023/24 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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