Players like Lautaro Rivero
CBRiver Plate · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitLautaro Rivero's profile ↗
The players most similar to Lautaro Rivero are Sohaib Nair, Alejandro Francés, Jon García. Doppel rates Sohaib Nair (Guingamp) a 81/100 overall match — 94/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jon García scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Lautaro Rivero
Lautaro Rivero is an aggressive ball-playing centre-back with a knack for finishing, showcasing his attacking prowess with a top 7% ranking in non-penalty goals per 90 minutes. His overall quality places him in the top 31% of his positional peers, highlighting his solid defensive capabilities combined with an unexpected goal-scoring threat. With only three games missed in the last three seasons, he proves to be a reliable presence in defense, ready to contribute at both ends of the pitch.
Strengths: Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals. Availability: 3 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Lautaro Rivero
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sohaib Nairsimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €1.9m | 94 | 81 |
| 2 | Alejandro Francéssimilar↗ | Real Zaragoza | 24 | €2.8m | 93 | 80 |
| 3 | Jon Garcíasimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 35 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Lucas Noubisimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 21 | €1.5m | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Anders Baertelsensimilar↗ | Haugesund | 26 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Manuel Lamasimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.5m | 90 | 80 |
| 7 | Álex Pastorsimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 27 | €300k | 89 | 79 |
| 8 | Jose Fontánsimilar↗ | FC Cartagena | 26 | €1.9m | 88 | 78 |
| 9 | Luken Beitiasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad B | 22 | €1.1m | 88 | 78 |
| 10 | Michael Venturisimilar↗ | Cosenza | 27 | €300k | 87 | 78 |
| 11 | Nikolai Soyset Hoplandsimilar↗ | SC Heerenveen | 22 | €1.6m | 84 | 79 |
| 12 | Luka Vuškovićsimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 19 | €64m | 83 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Lautaro Rivero
≈ 100% Lautaro Rivero · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Lautaro Rivero · strong: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Lautaro Rivero · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Lautaro Rivero?
By Doppel's fit score, Sohaib Nair (Guingamp) is the closest profile to Lautaro Rivero, with a 81/100 overall match. Alejandro Francés and Jon García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Lautaro Rivero?
Yes. Jon García (Racing de Ferrol) plays a similar centre back role and rates 78/100 at roughly €100k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Lautaro Rivero?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Lautaro Rivero's 2026 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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