Who should replace Chris Rigg?
CM/CAMSunderland · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitChris Rigg's profile ↗
Chris Rigg is a central midfielder/attacking midfielder for Sunderland in the Championship, with 18 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist. Players who can replace Rigg include Kevin Sessa from 1. FC Heidenheim, who has a fit score of 86/100, and Thomas Bruns from Heracles Almelo, with a fit score of 83/100. Both players demonstrate a strong tactical fit for similar roles.
Best replacements for Chris Rigg
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Brunssimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 34 | €200k | 93 | 83 |
| 2 | Kevin Sessasimilar↗ | 1. FC Heidenheim | 26 | €800k | 92 | 86 |
| 3 | Charlie Patiñosimilar↗ | Swansea City | 23 | €600k | 91 | 84 |
| 4 | Fabian Riedersimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 24 | €11m | 91 | 84 |
| 5 | Pablo Torresimilar↗ | Mallorca | 23 | €4.9m | 91 | 82 |
| 6 | Mathias Jensensimilar↗ | Brentford | 30 | €10m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Ivan Ilićsimilar↗ | Torino | 25 | €6.8m | 91 | 83 |
| 8 | Lazar Samardžićsimilar↗ | Udinese | 24 | €16m | 91 | 83 |
| 9 | Fábio Vieirasimilar↗ | Hamburger SV | 26 | €17m | 91 | 84 |
| 10 | Nikola Vlašićsimilar↗ | Torino | 29 | €10m | 91 | 82 |
| 11 | Fabio Mirettisimilar↗ | Genoa | 23 | €15m | 91 | 82 |
| 12 | Husseyn Chakrounsimilar↗ | Hannover 96 | 22 | €1.7m | 91 | 84 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Chris Rigg
≈ 100% Chris Rigg · strong: Accurate crosses, Key passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Chris Rigg · strong: Shots, Non-penalty goals · medium reliability
Strengths: Shots /90, Non-penalty goals /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Chris Rigg · strong: Accurate crosses, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate crosses /90, Aerial duels won /90, Key passes /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Chris Rigg?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Thomas Bruns (Heracles Almelo) does the closest job to Chris Rigg, at 93/100 on profile. Kevin Sessa and Charlie Patiño follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Chris Rigg?
Yes — Thomas Bruns (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €200k, a 83/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Chris Rigg?
Doppel learns Chris Rigg'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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