Who should replace Mikel Rico?
CM/CDMFC Cartagena · 2023/24 · ranked by tactical + market fitMikel Rico's profile ↗
Mikel Rico is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for FC Cartagena in LaLiga 2, with 31 appearances this season. The best replacements for Mikel Rico include Javi Martínez from Huesca, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Riccardo Pagano from Bari, with a fit score of 77/100. Players similar to Mikel Rico can also be found in Efe Akman and Elias Barsoum, both offering solid tactical fits.
Best replacements for Mikel Rico
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riccardo Paganosimilar↗ | Bari | 22 | €1.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 2 | Javi Martínezsimilar↗ | Huesca | 27 | €800k | 89 | 79 |
| 3 | Efe Akmansimilar↗ | FC Andorra | 20 | €800k | 88 | 78 |
| 4 | Elias Barsoumsimilar↗ | Degerfors IF | 24 | €400k | 87 | 79 |
| 5 | Paul Venotsimilar↗ | Annecy FC | 25 | €600k | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Habib Keitasimilar↗ | Clermont Foot | 24 | €2.3m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Selu Diallosimilar↗ | Cultural Leonesa | 23 | €400k | 86 | 77 |
| 8 | Kenzo Goudmijnsimilar↗ | Derby County | 25 | €600k | 85 | 78 |
| 9 | Tyrone Owususimilar↗ | SC Telstar | 27 | €600k | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Jordan Mendes Correiasimilar↗ | Rodez AF | 22 | €2.1m | 85 | 77 |
| 11 | Mads Bomholtsimilar↗ | Rosenborg BK | 21 | €1.7m | 84 | 77 |
| 12 | Kjell Wätjensimilar↗ | VfL Bochum 1848 | 20 | €2.6m | 84 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Mikel Rico
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · low reliability
≈ 100% Mikel Rico · strong: Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Mikel Rico?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Riccardo Pagano (Bari) does the closest job to Mikel Rico, at 90/100 on profile. Javi Martínez and Efe Akman follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Mikel Rico?
Yes — Elias Barsoum (Degerfors IF) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Mikel Rico?
Doppel learns Mikel Rico's role profile from his 2023/24 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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