Who should replace Declan Rice?
CM/CDMArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitDeclan Rice's profile ↗
Declan Rice is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for Arsenal in the Premier League, having made 36 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 4 goals and 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Rice, Leon Goretzka from FC Bayern München, with a fit score of 84/100, and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, with a fit score of 82/100, are strong tactical alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Youri Tielemanssimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €33m | 94 | 82 |
| 2 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 94 | 84 |
| 3 | James Garnersimilar↗ | Everton | 25 | €48m | 94 | 81 |
| 4 | Elliot Andersonsimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 24 | €68m | 93 | 81 |
| 5 | Joey Veermansimilar↗ | PSV Eindhoven | 28 | €26m | 93 | 85 |
| 6 | Dominik Szoboszlaisimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 26 | €91m | 92 | 83 |
| 7 | Hakan Çalhanoğlusimilar↗ | Inter | 32 | €17m | 92 | 84 |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 92 | 83 |
| 11 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 92 | 82 |
| 12 | Rodrisimilar↗ | Manchester City | 30 | €50m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Declan Rice
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Big chances created, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Sofascore rating, Touches · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Touches /90, Shots /90
≈ 100% Declan Rice · strong: Tackles + interceptions, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Tackles + interceptions /90, Accurate crosses /90, Touches /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Declan Rice?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa) does the closest job to Declan Rice, at 94/100 on profile. Leon Goretzka and James Garner follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Declan Rice?
Yes — Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern München) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €11m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Declan Rice?
Doppel learns Declan Rice'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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