Who should replace Matteo Ricci?
CM/CDMSampdoria · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatteo Ricci's profile ↗
Matteo Ricci is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Sampdoria in Serie B, with 21 appearances, 1 goal, and 1 assist in the 2025/26 season. The best replacements for Ricci include Nicolas Schiavi from Carrarese, who has a fit score of 79/100, and Tobías Reinhart from Reggiana, also with a fit score of 79/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for the role Ricci plays.
Best replacements for Matteo Ricci
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nicolas Schiavisimilar↗ | Carrarese | 31 | €400k | 93 | 79 |
| 2 | Mathias Kjøløsimilar↗ | FC Twente | 25 | €900k | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Stefano Russosimilar↗ | Arminia Bielefeld | 26 | €1.3m | 92 | 78 |
| 4 | Tobías Reinhartsimilar↗ | Reggiana | 26 | €700k | 91 | 79 |
| 5 | Matheus Pereirasimilar↗ | Eibar | 28 | €2.6m | 90 | 79 |
| 6 | Leon Jensensimilar↗ | Karlsruher SC | 29 | €700k | 90 | 79 |
| 7 | Joe Bellsimilar↗ | Viking FK | 27 | €3.6m | 90 | 78 |
| 8 | Iyad Mohamedsimilar↗ | Pau FC | 25 | €400k | 90 | 80 |
| 9 | Mauricio Benitezsimilar↗ | Royal Antwerp FC | 22 | €2.3m | 90 | 77 |
| 10 | Thomas Claessimilar↗ | SV Zulte Waregem | 22 | €1.5m | 89 | 80 |
| 11 | Matteo Pessinasimilar↗ | Monza | 29 | €4.8m | 89 | 81 |
| 12 | Kylian Kaibouesimilar↗ | Amiens SC | 28 | €800k | 89 | 77 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matteo Ricci
≈ 100% Matteo Ricci · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won %
≈ 100% Matteo Ricci · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Matteo Ricci · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won % · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won %, Aerial duels won /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matteo Ricci?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) does the closest job to Matteo Ricci, at 93/100 on profile. Mathias Kjølø and Stefano Russo follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matteo Ricci?
Yes — Nicolas Schiavi (Carrarese) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €400k, a 79/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matteo Ricci?
Doppel learns Matteo Ricci's role profile from his 2025/26 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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