Who should replace Samuele Ricci?
CM/CDMAC Milan · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitSamuele Ricci's profile ↗
Samuele Ricci is a central midfielder/defensive midfielder for AC Milan in Serie A, with 31 appearances, 1 goal and 4 assists in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Ricci, Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg, fit 86/100) and Mathias Jensen (Brentford, fit 85/100) are strong candidates who can effectively fulfil a similar role.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlos Solersimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 29 | €6.6m | 94 | 83 |
| 2 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Christian Eriksensimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 34 | €2.4m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Nicolò Fagiolisimilar↗ | Fiorentina | 25 | €15m | 92 | 83 |
| 5 | Lincolnsimilar↗ | FC Alverca | 28 | €3.7m | 92 | 84 |
| 6 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Marcel Sabitzersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €6.2m | 92 | 82 |
| 8 | Gabriel Sarasimilar↗ | Norwich City | 27 | €25m | 92 | 83 |
| 9 | Imrân Louzasimilar↗ | Watford | 27 | €13m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Niklas Schmidtsimilar↗ | Toulouse | 28 | €1.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 85 |
| 12 | Angel Gomessimilar↗ | Lille | 26 | €11m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Samuele Ricci
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Accurate long balls /90
≈ 100% Samuele Ricci · strong: Big chances created, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Samuele Ricci?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Carlos Soler (Real Sociedad) does the closest job to Samuele Ricci, at 94/100 on profile. Mathias Jensen and Christian Eriksen follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Samuele Ricci?
Yes — Christian Eriksen (VfL Wolfsburg) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €2.4m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Samuele Ricci?
Doppel learns Samuele 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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