Players like Federico Ricca
CB/LBClub Atlético Belgrano · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitFederico Ricca's profile ↗
The players most similar to Federico Ricca are Anselmo Garcia McNulty, Matthew Pollock, Nikolai Soyset Hopland. Doppel rates Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) a 85/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nick Viergever scores 83/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Federico Ricca is a ball-playing centre-back known for his precise long passing and defensive reliability, ranking in the top 1% for accurate long balls. Although his Sofascore rating indicates he sits in the bottom 49% of his positional peers, his ability to clear danger effectively places him in the top 10% for clearances. However, his injury history raises concerns about his durability, having missed a significant number of games over the past three seasons.
Strengths: Accurate long balls, Clearances. Availability: 34 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Federico Ricca
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anselmo Garcia McNultysimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 23 | €1.4m | 93 | 85 |
| 2 | Matthew Pollocksimilar↗ | Watford | 25 | €2.2m | 93 | 82 |
| 3 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 4 | Casper Widellsimilar↗ | Excelsior | 23 | €1.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 5 | Clément Lengletsimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 31 | €4.2m | 92 | 83 |
| 6 | Aiham Ousousimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 26 | €2.8m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Nick Viergeversimilar↗ | FC Utrecht | 37 | €300k | 90 | 83 |
| 8 | Leandro Cabrerasimilar↗ | Espanyol | 35 | €900k | 90 | 82 |
| 9 | Kevin Dikssimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 30 | €4.8m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Liam Kitchingsimilar↗ | Coventry City | 27 | €15m | 90 | 84 |
| 11 | Jeffrey Gouweleeuwsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 35 | €1.0m | 89 | 83 |
| 12 | Dies Jansesimilar↗ | FC Groningen | 20 | €6.2m | 89 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Federico Ricca
≈ 100% Federico Ricca · strong: Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90
≈ 100% Federico Ricca · strong: Aerial duels won, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Federico Ricca · strong: Accurate long balls, Clearances · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Clearances /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Federico Ricca?
By Doppel's fit score, Anselmo Garcia McNulty (PEC Zwolle) is the closest profile to Federico Ricca, with a 85/100 overall match. Matthew Pollock and Nikolai Soyset Hopland are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Federico Ricca?
Yes. Nick Viergever (FC Utrecht) plays a similar centre back role and rates 83/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Federico Ricca?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Federico Ricca's 2024/25 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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