Who should replace Nico O'Reilly?
LB/CMManchester City · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitNico O'Reilly's profile ↗
Nico O'Reilly is a left-back and central midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League. For those searching for the best replacement for O'Reilly, Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg offers an excellent tactical fit with a score of 85/100, while Alex Scott of Bournemouth also presents a strong option with a fit score of 84/100. Both players can effectively fulfil similar roles in a team structure.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alex Scottsimilar↗ | Bournemouth | 23 | €53m | 95 | 84 |
| 2 | Johan Manzambisimilar↗ | SC Freiburg | 21 | €54m | 94 | 85 |
| 3 | Joelintonsimilar↗ | Newcastle United | 30 | €27m | 93 | 82 |
| 4 | Adrien Rabiotsimilar↗ | AC Milan | 31 | €17m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Real Sociedad | 28 | €5.6m | 93 | 82 |
| 8 | Khéphren Thuramsimilar↗ | Juventus | 25 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 9 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 93 | 82 |
| 10 | Édersonsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 27 | €43m | 93 | 82 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €36m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | €24m | 92 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Nico O'Reilly
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Duels won, Shots · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Touches /90
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Duels won, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Shots /90, Successful dribbles /90
≈ 100% Nico O'Reilly · strong: Duels won, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Duels won /90, Aerial duels won /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Nico O'Reilly?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Alex Scott (Bournemouth) does the closest job to Nico O'Reilly, at 95/100 on profile. Johan Manzambi and Joelinton follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Nico O'Reilly?
Yes — Ross Barkley (Aston Villa) plays a similar left back role at roughly €3.6m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Nico O'Reilly?
Doppel learns Nico O'Reilly's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks left backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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