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/central midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League, with 34 appearances and 5 goals in the 2025/26 season. For those searching for the best replacement for O'Reilly, Johan Manzambi from SC Freiburg offers a fit score of 85/100, while Alex Scott of Bournemouth also presents a strong option with a fit score of 84/100.
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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↗ | Juventus | 31 | €17m | 93 | 82 |
| 5 | Ross Barkleysimilar↗ | Luton Town | 33 | €3.6m | 93 | 84 |
| 6 | Lucas Paquetásimilar↗ | West Ham United | 29 | €36m | 93 | 83 |
| 7 | Yangel Herrerasimilar↗ | Girona FC | 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 | 84 |
| 11 | Yasin Ayarisimilar↗ | Brighton & Hove Albion | 23 | €32m | 92 | 84 |
| 12 | Mats Wieffersimilar↗ | Feyenoord | 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 (Luton Town) 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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