Who should replace Riccardo Calafiori?
LB/CBArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRiccardo Calafiori's profile ↗
Riccardo Calafiori is a left-back/centre-back for Arsenal in the Premier League, with 26 appearances and 1 goal in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for Calafiori, Nico O'Reilly from Manchester City stands out with a fit score of 87/100. Joško Gvardiol, also from Manchester City, offers a similar tactical fit with a score of 86/100, making both players strong options for those seeking alternatives.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nico O'Reillysimilar↗ | Manchester City | 21 | €76m | 95 | 87 |
| 2 | Joško Gvardiolsimilar↗ | Manchester City | 24 | €64m | 93 | 86 |
| 3 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 93 | 86 |
| 4 | Patrick Dorgusimilar↗ | Lecce | 22 | €33m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Ismail Jakobssimilar↗ | AS Monaco | 27 | €8.7m | 93 | 86 |
| 6 | Carlos Augustosimilar↗ | Inter | 27 | €22m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Pervis Estupiñánsimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 28 | €11m | 92 | 83 |
| 8 | Neco Williamssimilar↗ | Nottingham Forest | 25 | €26m | 92 | 84 |
| 9 | Juninho Capixabasimilar↗ | Red Bull Bragantino | 29 | €7.4m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Tuur Rommenssimilar↗ | KVC Westerlo | 23 | €7.3m | 91 | 84 |
| 11 | Nuno Mendessimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 24 | €77m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Ian Maatsensimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 24 | €28m | 91 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Riccardo Calafiori
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Shots, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, xG + xA /90, Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Accurate final-third passes, Sofascore rating · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating, Touches /90
≈ 100% Riccardo Calafiori · strong: Possession won in att. third, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Riccardo Calafiori?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Nico O'Reilly (Manchester City) does the closest job to Riccardo Calafiori, at 95/100 on profile. Joško Gvardiol and Anouar El Azzouzi follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Riccardo Calafiori?
Yes — Anouar El Azzouzi (PEC Zwolle) plays a similar left back role at roughly €1.6m, a 86/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Riccardo Calafiori?
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