Who should replace Rico Lewis?
RB/CDMManchester City · 2024/25 · ranked by tactical + market fitRico Lewis's profile ↗
Rico Lewis is a right-back and defensive midfielder for Manchester City in the Premier League, with 28 appearances in the 2024/25 season. Among the best replacements for Lewis, Iván Martín from Girona FC offers a strong tactical fit with a score of 83/100, while Matisse Samoise of KAA Gent follows closely with a fit of 81/100. Players similar to Lewis include Kirian Rodríguez from Las Palmas and Pape Matar Sarr from Tottenham Hotspur.
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| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirian Rodríguezsimilar↗ | Las Palmas | 30 | €900k | 89 | 79 |
| 2 | Matisse Samoisesimilar↗ | KAA Gent | 25 | €2.4m | 88 | 81 |
| 3 | Iván Martínsimilar↗ | Girona FC | 27 | €4.6m | 88 | 83 |
| 4 | Pape Matar Sarrsimilar↗ | Tottenham Hotspur | 24 | €28m | 88 | 81 |
| 5 | Hugo Larssonsimilar↗ | Eintracht Frankfurt | 22 | €30m | 87 | 80 |
| 6 | Matías Vecinosimilar↗ | Lazio | 35 | €1.1m | 87 | 81 |
| 7 | Kian Fitz-Jimsimilar↗ | AFC Ajax | 23 | €2.8m | 86 | 83 |
| 8 | Curtis Jonessimilar↗ | Liverpool FC | 25 | €33m | 86 | 81 |
| 9 | Marcel Sabitzersimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 32 | €6.2m | 86 | 80 |
| 10 | Hicham Boudaouisimilar↗ | Nice | 27 | €11m | 86 | 80 |
| 11 | Konrad Laimersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 29 | €31m | 86 | 80 |
| 12 | Youri Regeersimilar↗ | FC Twente | 23 | €4.7m | 86 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · 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: Possession won in att. third, Finishing (npG − npxG · low reliability
Strengths: Possession won in att. third /90, Finishing (npG − npxG /90), Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Rico Lewis · strong: Successful dribbles, Non-penalty goals · low reliability
Strengths: Successful dribbles /90, Non-penalty goals /90, Accurate final-third passes /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 89/100 on profile. Matisse Samoise and Iván Martín 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 79/100 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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