Who should replace Amir Richardson?
CM/CDMFiorentina · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitAmir Richardson's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Amir Richardson, the best-fitting central midfielders are Mikel Merino, Joe Aribo, Carlos Baleba. Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) matches the role at 92/100 on tactical profile (79/100 overall). A cheaper option: Gonzalo Villar at about €1.7m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Amir Richardson
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mikel Merinosimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 27 | €26m | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Joe Aribosimilar↗ | Southampton | 28 | €1.9m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Carlos Balebasimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 20 | €53m | 92 | 75 |
| 4 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 22 | €53m | 89 | 78 |
| 5 | Seydouba Cissesimilar↗ | Leganés | 23 | €2.1m | 89 | 76 |
| 6 | Pierre Lees Melousimilar↗ | Stade Brestois | 30 | €4.2m | 89 | 76 |
| 7 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 28 | €27m | 89 | 77 |
| 8 | Gonzalo Villarsimilar↗ | Granada | 25 | €1.7m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 20 | €76m | 88 | 80 |
| 10 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 26 | €5.6m | 88 | 77 |
| 11 | Frank Anguissasimilar↗ | SSC Napoli | 29 | €15m | 88 | 77 |
| 12 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 23 | €68m | 88 | 76 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Amir Richardson
≈ 100% Amir Richardson · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Amir Richardson · medium reliability
≈ 100% Amir Richardson · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Duels won /90, Successful dribbles /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Amir Richardson?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mikel Merino (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Amir Richardson, at 92/100 on profile. Joe Aribo and Carlos Baleba follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Amir Richardson?
Yes — Gonzalo Villar (Granada) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.7m, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Amir Richardson?
Doppel learns Amir Richardson's role profile from his 2024/25 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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