Who should replace Rico Lewis?
RB/CDMManchester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fit
If a club needs to replace Rico Lewis, the best-fitting right backs are Kirian Rodríguez, Iván Martín, Pape Matar Sarr. Kirian Rodríguez (Las Palmas) matches the role at 88/100 on tactical profile (78/100 overall). A cheaper option: Kirian Rodríguez at about €900k. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Rico Lewis
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirian Rodríguez | Las Palmas | 27 | €900k | 88 | 78 |
| 2 | Iván Martín | Girona FC | 24 | €4.6m | 87 | 82 |
| 3 | Pape Matar Sarr | Tottenham Hotspur | 21 | €28m | 87 | 80 |
| 4 | Arthur | Fiorentina | 27 | €4.2m | 87 | 77 |
| 5 | Takehiro Tomiyasu | Arsenal | 25 | €5.4m | 86 | 77 |
| 6 | Pedro Chirivella | Nantes | 26 | €5.4m | 86 | 76 |
| 7 | Nahuel Molina | Atlético Madrid | 25 | €15m | 85 | 76 |
| 8 | Ngal'ayel Mukau | Lille | 21 | €14m | 85 | 77 |
| 9 | Tyler Morton | Olympique Lyonnais | 23 | €31m | 85 | 76 |
| 10 | Himad Abdelli | Angers | 25 | €4.6m | 84 | 82 |
| 11 | Josip Stanišić | FC Bayern München | 25 | €39m | 84 | 78 |
| 12 | Konrad Laimer | FC Bayern München | 28 | €31m | 84 | 79 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Rico Lewis
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Touches, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Accurate final-third passes /90
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Successful dribbles, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Non-penalty goals /90
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Possession won in att. third, Accurate final-third passes · medium reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Accurate final-third passes /90, Shots /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Rico Lewis?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Kirian Rodríguez (Las Palmas) does the closest job to Rico Lewis, at 88/100 on profile. Iván Martín and Pape Matar Sarr follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Rico Lewis?
Yes — Kirian Rodríguez (Las Palmas) plays a similar right back role at roughly €900k, a 78/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Rico Lewis?
Doppel learns Rico Lewis's role profile from his 2024/25 season and ranks right backs across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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