Who should replace Rayan Cherki?
CAM/RWManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRayan Cherki's profile ↗
Rayan Cherki is an attacking midfielder/right winger for Manchester City in the Premier League. In the 2025/26 season, he made 33 appearances, contributing 4 goals and 12 assists. For those searching for the best replacement for Cherki, Lamine Yamal from FC Barcelona and Isco from Real Betis both present excellent tactical fits, each with a fit score of 87/100.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 19 | €215m | 97 | 87 |
| 2 | Iscosimilar↗ | Real Betis | 34 | €3.6m | 97 | 87 |
| 3 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 97 | 86 |
| 4 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 95 | 84 |
| 5 | Ángel Di Maríasimilar↗ | Benfica | 38 | €1.9m | 95 | 88 |
| 6 | Xavi Simonssimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 23 | €43m | 95 | 86 |
| 7 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 95 | 85 |
| 8 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €99m | 94 | 86 |
| 9 | Eberechi Ezesimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 28 | €69m | 94 | 83 |
| 10 | Matheus Cunhasimilar↗ | Wolverhampton | 27 | €79m | 94 | 83 |
| 11 | Bukayo Sakasimilar↗ | Arsenal | 25 | €115m | 94 | 84 |
| 12 | Fermín Lópezsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 23 | €103m | 94 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rayan Cherki
≈ 100% Rayan Cherki · strong: Shots, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rayan Cherki · strong: Key passes, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Touches /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Rayan Cherki · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Sofascore rating
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rayan Cherki?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Lamine Yamal (FC Barcelona) does the closest job to Rayan Cherki, at 97/100 on profile. Isco and Michael Olise follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rayan Cherki?
Yes — Ángel Di María (Benfica) plays a similar attacking midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 88/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rayan Cherki?
Doppel learns Rayan Cherki's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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