Players like Román Riquelme
CBCA Talleres · 2026 · ranked by tactical + market fitRomán Riquelme's profile ↗
The players most similar to Román Riquelme are Aleksandar Vukotić, Sohaib Nair, Jon García. Doppel rates Aleksandar Vukotić (Darmstadt 98) a 78/100 overall match — 93/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Jon García scores 78/100 at about €100k. Data as of July 2026.
About Román Riquelme
Román Riquelme is a ball-playing centre-back who excels in both defensive duties and contributing to the attack. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his positional peers, he showcases impressive accuracy in long balls and a surprising knack for finishing, making him a dual threat on the pitch. His durability is a major asset, having missed no games over the last three seasons, solidifying his reliability as a key defensive figure.
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Accurate long balls, Finishing (npG − npxG /90). Availability: no injuries recorded in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Román Riquelme
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandar Vukotićsimilar↗ | Darmstadt 98 | 31 | €800k | 93 | 78 |
| 2 | Sohaib Nairsimilar↗ | Guingamp | 24 | €1.9m | 92 | 80 |
| 3 | Jon Garcíasimilar↗ | Racing de Ferrol | 35 | €100k | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Pablo Vázquezsimilar↗ | Deportivo de A Coruña | 32 | €300k | 91 | 78 |
| 5 | Diego Murillosimilar↗ | Málaga CF | 25 | €1.6m | 91 | 79 |
| 6 | Fredrik Pallesen Knudsensimilar↗ | SK Brann | 30 | €700k | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Donatien Gomissimilar↗ | Guingamp | 32 | €600k | 90 | 77 |
| 8 | Philipp Strompfsimilar↗ | SSV Ulm 1846 | 28 | €900k | 90 | 78 |
| 9 | Anaitz Arbillasimilar↗ | Eibar | 39 | €100k | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Juhani Pikkarainensimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 28 | €600k | 89 | 77 |
| 11 | Rufai Mohammedsimilar↗ | IFK Värnamo | 20 | €300k | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Francesco Folinosimilar↗ | Juve Stabia | 24 | €900k | 87 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Román Riquelme
≈ 100% Román Riquelme · strong: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won %, Sofascore rating, Big chances created /90
≈ 100% Román Riquelme · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Román Riquelme · strong: Accurate long balls · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Román Riquelme?
By Doppel's fit score, Aleksandar Vukotić (Darmstadt 98) is the closest profile to Román Riquelme, with a 78/100 overall match. Sohaib Nair and Jon García are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Román Riquelme?
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 Román Riquelme?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Román Riquelme'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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