Who should replace Matt O'Riley?
CMOlympique de Marseille · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitMatt O'Riley's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Matt O'Riley, the best-fitting central midfielders are Enzo Le Fée, Joshua Kimmich, Julian Brandt. Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) matches the role at 90/100 on tactical profile (82/100 overall). A cheaper option: Donny van de Beek at about €1.9m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Matt O'Riley
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enzo Le Féesimilar↗ | Sunderland | 26 | €26m | 90 | 82 |
| 2 | Joshua Kimmichsimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €38m | 90 | 79 |
| 3 | Julian Brandtsimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 30 | €16m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Senny Mayulusimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 20 | €38m | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 89 | 80 |
| 6 | Donny van de Beeksimilar↗ | Girona FC | 29 | €1.9m | 89 | 82 |
| 7 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 89 | 82 |
| 8 | Pablo Fornalssimilar↗ | Real Betis | 30 | €8.4m | 88 | 79 |
| 9 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 88 | 81 |
| 10 | Bruno Fernandessimilar↗ | Manchester United | 32 | €32m | 88 | 81 |
| 11 | Corentin Tolissosimilar↗ | Olympique Lyonnais | 32 | €11m | 88 | 79 |
| 12 | Fabián Ruizsimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 30 | €29m | 88 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Matt O'Riley
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Big chances created, xG + xA · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, xG + xA /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Touches, Accurate final-third passes · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Matt O'Riley · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Matt O'Riley?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Enzo Le Fée (Sunderland) does the closest job to Matt O'Riley, at 90/100 on profile. Joshua Kimmich and Julian Brandt follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Matt O'Riley?
Yes — Donny van de Beek (Girona FC) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.9m, a 82/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Matt O'Riley?
Doppel learns Matt O'Riley'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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